Ryan Watson (born June 12, 1981) is a Canadian-born Italian former professional ice hockey player.

For the 2000–01 season, Watson played at the lower junior level of the AJHL for the Drayton Valley Thunder.

He settled well and established himself as an important first team player, turning out in 118 games in the two seasons, and totalling 74 points in that time.

In the summer of 2006, Watson moved to Europe and was signed by the Manchester Phoenix of the EIHL, the highest tier of club hockey in Britain.

Watson began to play for the Italian nation team and became a pivotal player in there success to winning a world championship.