Christy Pym

Christy James Pym (born 24 April 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Grimsby Town.

He has previously played for Exeter City, Peterborough United, Stevenage and Mansfield Town. Born in England, and having represented England U20, Pym has been called up to the Northern Ireland national team having declared to play for them in 2024.

Club career Exeter City Pym was born in Exeter, Devon.

Pym made his debut for Exeter as cover for Artur Krysiak in a 3–2 victory over Southend United at Roots Hall on 15 February 2014. He went on to become first choice keeper for the last five league matches of the season and was rewarded with a new contract at the end of the season. He began the season as Exeter's first-choice goalkeeper after Artur Krysiak was released.

In 2014–15, Pym battled for starting position against fellow 19-year-old James Hamon, eventually playing 25 league games to the latter's 21. The following season, new Austrian signing Bobby Olejnik was the undisputed starting goalkeeper in league games, until Pym edged back into the line-up in October 2016.

In May 2019, Exeter manager Matt Taylor said he expected Pym to leave the club on a free transfer.

Peterborough United Pym joined League One club Peterborough United on a free transfer on 29 May 2019, signing a three-year contract.

Pym signed for League Two club Stevenage on loan on 27 December 2021, effective from 3 January 2022, for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. The move meant Pym would be reunited with manager Paul Tisdale.

Mansfield Town On 11 July 2023, Pym joined Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year contract.

Grimsby Town On 9 July 2025, Pym signed for League Two side Grimsby Town on a two-year deal.

On conclusion of the 2025–26 season, it was announced by the club that Pym would be available for transfer.

International career Born in England, Pym qualifies to play for Northern Ireland through his Belfast-born grandmother,

On 28 August 2014, Pym received his first call-up to the England under-20 team for a friendly match against Romania.

On 8 October 2024, Pym received his first call-up to the Northern Ireland national team for UEFA Nations League matches against Belarus and Bulgaria.

Career statistics

Honours Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24

Individual Exeter City Players' Player of the Year: 2017–18 Exeter City Supporters' Player of the Year: 2017–18