Ryan Gauld grew up in Laurencekirk, Scotland, and broke through at Dundee United as a teenager, earning the nickname ‘Mini Messi’. Sporting CP signed him in 2014, and he spent several seasons in Portugal, including a successful spell at Farense.
Vancouver Whitecaps signed him in 2021, and he became captain and the creative heart of the team, known for his vision, set pieces and assists. He helped the Whitecaps win the Canadian Championship and reach the later stages of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Career in numbers
Since his first senior season in 2011/12, Gauld has made 331 club appearances and scored 82 goals in all competitions for 7 clubs. His best scoring return came in 2024: 17 goals in 41 appearances for Vancouver Whitecaps. His busiest campaign was 2023, with 42 appearances. So far in the 2026 season he has 4 goals in 16 appearances for Vancouver Whitecaps. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.