Matthew Ryan (born 13 June 1988) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a second-row or centre for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League and the Bradford Bulls in the Kingstone Press Championship.

[4] Ryan came to Parramatta midway through the 2011 NRL season, training with the first grade squad and playing in NSW Cup for feeder club Wentworthville.

[6] In June 2013, Ryan was one of 12 Parramatta players that were told that their futures at the club were uncertain by coach, Ricky Stuart.

Ryan made a total of 7 appearances for Parramatta in the 2013 NRL season as the club finished last for a second consecutive year.

[7][8] In 2014, Ryan travelled up to the Northern Hemisphere to play for Super League club, the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.