Ryan Richefond

Ryan James Richefond (born 16 June 1996) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder and Football Coach. He previously coached in the Academy and First Team at Leyton Orient, a position he held between June 2019 and September 2025.

Playing career Richefond signed a one-year professional contract at Crawley Town in April 2014 after captaining the youth team. He made his debut for the Reds on 2 September 2014, coming on for Matt Harrold 71 minutes into a 2–0 win over Cambridge United in a Football League Trophy First Round match at Broadfield Stadium.

Richefond later joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Leatherhead on a one-month loan in February.

On 1 July, Richefond was released from Crawley Town. After leaving Crawley, Richefond signed a contract with Loxwood to join up with former youth team manager Mark Beard. After being a regular in the team he attracted attention from Worthing for whom Richefond later signed a dual contract with.

In March 2016, Richefond left Worthing to sign for Grays Athletic making his debut the following day. The following season, 2016–17, Richefond rejoined Grays in November.

In November 2016, Richefond signed for National League South team Margate. Towards the end of the season he signed for Bishops Stortford where he remained for the start of the 2017–18 season.

After a spell with Ashford United, Richefond joined Leatherhead ahead of the 2018–19 campaign.

In March 2020, Richefond joined Staines Town. He made two appearances for the club in the same month. In September 2020, he moved to Cambridge City. One month later, Richefond signed for Maidstone United.

In July and October 2021, Richenfond played a few friendly games for his former club Worthing.

In October 2021 Richefond had spells with Brentwood Town and Barking, moving to the latter in March 2022.

Personal life He graduated from Staffordshire University in 2021 having studied for a BA (Hons) in Professional Sports Writing & Broadcasting, through a partnership between the University and the Professional Footballers' Association.

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