Ryan Mackay (born 30 May 2007) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender for Denver Pioneers at the University of Denver.

Ryan Mackay
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-05-30) 30 May 2007 (age 19)
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
Denver Pioneers
Youth career
–2024 Fencibles United
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2026– Denver Pioneers 0 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 Fencibles United 1 (0)
2025 Auckland FC Reserves 16 (0)
2026 Auckland FC 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 February 2026

Club career

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Fencibles United

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Mackay played his youth football for Fencibles United, before eventually playing for their first team.[2] In 2023, Mackay was part of the Fencibles side that finished as runners-up in the New Zealand Youth National League.[3]

Auckland FC

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On 14 February 2025, Mackay was named in the inaugural Auckland FC Reserves side.[2][4] On 28 February 2026, Mackay made his professional debut for Auckland FC in the A-League Men against Melbourne City.[5][6]

Denver Pioneers

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On 25 March 2026, Auckland FC announced the departure of Mackay for an opportunity in the United States.[7] The University of Denver later announced that Mackay had been added to their Denver Pioneers men's soccer roster for 2026.[8]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 28 February 2026.[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Others Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fencibles United 2024 Championship 100010
Auckland FC Reserves 2025 National League 16010170
Auckland FC 2025–26 A-League Men 100000
Career total 1801000190

References

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  1. "Ryan Mackay profile". Denver Pioneers. University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Auckland FC name 17-player squad for club's first Northern League campaign". friendsoffootballnz.com. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  3. "Phoenix Academy cap great weekend for club with national U-17 boys' title". friendsoffootballnz.com. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  4. "PREVIEW: Auckland FC Reserves set for Dettol Northern League debut". friendsoffootballnz.com. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  5. "RD 19 Match Report: Auckland FC 3 – 0 Melbourne City FC". Auckland FC. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  6. "Red hot Randall tears through City as Auckland close in on top spot". A-Leagues. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  7. "Ryan Mackay to leave Auckland FC to pursue academic opportunity in the U.S." Auckland FC. 24 March 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  8. "Franks Adds Auckland FC's Ryan Mackay to 2026 Roster". University of Denver Athletics. 23 March 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  9. "Ryan Mackay". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
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