Born in Porthcawl,[2] a seaside resort near Bridgend, Prydie primarily played football in his early childhood.

[3] His rise to prominence began in summer 2009, when he was noticed by Scott Johnson, the director of coaching for the Ospreys regional team.

[7] On 7 December 2021, after his release from Scarlets, Prydie has signed a short-term deal with English Premiership side Bath for the 2021-22 season.

[1] The previous youngest to play for Wales was Norman Biggs, who was 18 years, 49 days old when he made his debut in 1888 against the New Zealand Natives.

[1] In June 2010 Prydie became Wales youngest try scorer at 18 years and 102 days against South Africa, overtaking the record set by Tom Pearson in 1891.