Ryan Mark Jones (born 23 May 2002) is an English

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who plays as a defender or

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for club Aldershot Town.

Career

Jones broke through at Weston-super-Mare during the 2019–20 season, being named on the bench for a large proportion of fixtures. On 26 October 2019, Jones scored his first senior goal in a 3–2

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defeat to AFC Totton. His goal in the 6th minute of extra time gave his side a 2–1 lead before Totton responded twice to win the match and progress. His first league goal came in February 2020 with the fifth goal in a 5–0 thrashing of Wimborne Town.

Bristol Rovers

On 16 October 2020, Jones joined League One side Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal before immediately being loaned back to Weston-super-Mare for the season. Jones enjoyed somewhat of a breakthrough pre-season heading into the 2021–22 season and on 10 August 2021, made his debut when he came off of the bench in a 2–0

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defeat to

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. He scored his first goal for the club in a 5–3

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defeat to Exeter City, also assisting his side's third goal. On 18 February 2022, Jones joined

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side Bath City on a one-month loan deal, making his debut the following day in a 2–0 defeat to

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. On 21 March, this loan was extended until the end of the season. On 26 September 2022, Jones signed for National League South club

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on a one-month loan deal. With the deal having been extended until the end of the season, Jones impressed in Hungerford's relegation battle, being described as "one of the best talents" his manager had worked with. Having started the loan spell at left back, he was moved further forward, allowing him to add more goals to his game as well as improving on his physicality. His form saw him named the club's player of the month award for March 2023. The season ended with Hungerford's relegation being confirmed on 22 April 2023 following a 1–1 draw with

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, the season bringing individual success however, as he was awarded with the club's Young Player of the Season award following the match. He was offered a new contract by Bristol Rovers in May 2023, signing a one-year deal on 9 June. On 1 September 2023, Jones joined

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club

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on loan until 7 January 2024. Injuries meant that he had to wait until 7 October to make his debut for the club, starting a 2–2 draw with York City. On 8 January 2024, his loan was extended until the end of the season. In February 2024, Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor confirmed that the player was back training with his parent club having been told he was no longer needed by Bromley. He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Aldershot Town

On 1 July 2024, Jones joined National League club Aldershot Town on a two-year deal.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual *

Young Player of the Season:

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References

2002 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Bath City F.C. players Hungerford Town F.C. players Bromley F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Southern Football League players National League (English football) players Place of birth missing (living people) {{England-footy-defender-2000s-stub