John Ruddy
Overview
John Ruddy is a England goalkeeper currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers. They are 39 years old.
Biography
John Thomas Gordon Ruddy (born 24 October 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ruddy began his career at Cambridge United, before signing for Everton as a 19-year-old. He spent five years with Everton, but made just one appearance, while playing on loan at nine different clubs. Ruddy was signed by Paul Lambert to play for Norwich City in 2010 and, in his first season, was part of the team that finished second in the Championship, gaining promotion to the Premier League. The following year, Norwich finished twelfth in the Premier League, and Ruddy was selected by new England manager Roy Hodgson for the squad for Euro 2012. However, on 25 May 2012, he was ruled out after breaking his finger during training. He made his debut in a 2–1 win against Italy in August 2012. He suffered a long term thigh injury in November 2012, but returned to help Norwich to an 11th-place finish at the end of the 2012–13 Premier League season. After 243 appearances for Norwich, he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017. After one season as first choice as Wolves gained promotion to the Premier League, he spent four years as backup, and left the club at the end of the 2021–22 season. He then joined Birmingham City.
Career & honours
Career history
Cambridge UnitedPermanent2004 – 2005
NorwichPermanent2010 – 2017
WolvesPermanent2017 – 2022
WalsallLoan2005 – 2005
Rushden & DiamondsLoan2005 – 2005
EvertonPermanent2005 – 2010
Chester City FCLoan2005 – 2006
StockportLoan2006 – 2006
WrexhamLoan2007 – 2007
Bristol CityLoan2007 – 2007- StockportLoan2008 – 2008
CreweLoan2009 – 2009
Honours
- English Championship2017-2018
Biography
John Thomas Gordon Ruddy (born 24 October 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ruddy began his career at Cambridge United, before signing for Everton as a 19-year-old. He spent five years with Everton, but made just one appearance, while playing on loan at nine different clubs. Ruddy was signed by Paul Lambert to play for Norwich City in 2010 and, in his first season, was part of the team that finished second in the Championship, gaining promotion to the Premier League. The following year, Norwich finished twelfth in the Premier League, and Ruddy was selected by new England manager Roy Hodgson for the squad for Euro 2012. However, on 25 May 2012, he was ruled out after breaking his finger during training. He made his debut in a 2–1 win against Italy in August 2012. He suffered a long term thigh injury in November 2012, but returned to help Norwich to an 11th-place finish at the end of the 2012–13 Premier League season. After 243 appearances for Norwich, he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017. After one season as first choice as Wolves gained promotion to the Premier League, he spent four years as backup, and left the club at the end of the 2021–22 season. He then joined Birmingham City.
Honours
- English Championship2017-2018
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does John Ruddy play for?
- John Ruddy currently plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- What position does John Ruddy play?
- John Ruddy plays as a goalkeeper.
- How old is John Ruddy?
- John Ruddy is 39 years old.
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