Ryan Shotton

Birmingham City Shotton signed a three-year contract with Birmingham City on 30 June 2016. The fee was undisclosed, but was later reported to be around £300,000. He began the season partnering Morrison at the centre of a back four; he felt they worked well together, and the pair established themselves as a strong defensively sound pairing. Rowett commented that Shotton's athleticism enabled the team to defend higher up the pitch and that his concentration and decision-making were improving. The following week, Shotton admitted responsibility for slack marking that allowed Steven Caulker to score an equaliser for Queens Park Rangers, and then produced a fine performance as Birmingham drew 1–1 in the local derby against newly relegated Aston Villa in Octoberwith his dreadlocks dyed blue for the occasion.

Two weeks later, with the team just outside the play-off positions, Rowett was replaced by Gianfranco Zola, who retained Shotton and Morrison as his central defenders of choice in a three-man back line. In early February, Morrison underwent a hernia operation that was to keep him out until the last two matches of the season, and Shotton himself missed three matches with a groin injury. On his return, he played alongside a variety of defenders as Birmingham slipped towards relegation. Zola's replacement by Harry Redknapp with three matches left coincided with Morrison's return to the team, and in a final fixture that Shotton later compared to soldiers in the trenches, the pair helped Birmingham keep a clean sheet away to Bristol City to protect a 1–0 lead and secure Championship survival. He finished the season with 43 league appearances, more than any other Birmingham player.

Shotton said he was happy at Birmingham, and would consider extending his contract. But after the arrival of Marc Roberts as first choice alongside Morrison, and with the club actively pursuing other central defenders, Redknapp stated that Shotton wanted to leave. He reportedly turned down a move to Bristol City, and bids from Hull City and Middlesbrough were rejected by the club, but on 10 August Redknapp confirmed that a deal had been agreed with Middlesbrough, but that Shotton would not leave until replacements arrived. He was not included in the matchday squad until the fourth match of the season, at home to Bolton Wanderers, and when Morrison broke his nose in the first half, it was Shotton who replaced him. Wearing a protective mask, Morrison was fit to start the next match three days later and Shotton, whose wife had recently given birth, was again omitted. Eventually, with the transfer window closing and Birmingham about to sign Harlee Dean from Brentford, Shotton was free to complete his move to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough Shotton signed a three-year contract with newly relegated Championship club Middlesbrough on 30 August 2017; the fee was undisclosed, though was widely reported as £3 million. He was offered a contract extension by manager Neil Warnock at the end of the season but ultimately decided to drop down to non-league football.

Leek Town On 31 October 2020, Shotton made an FA Trophy appearance for Northern Premier League First Division South East club Leek Town. They lost 3–2 to Evesham United. Four days later he played a in a 3–2 League win against Ilkeston.

Melbourne Victory Shotton signed for Melbourne Victory on 18 December 2020. He played seven A-League matches in the early part of 2021,

Hanley Town In August 2021, Shotton joined Midland League Premier Division side Hanley Town, managed by former Stoke City teammate Carl Dickinson. Following Dickinson's departure, Shotton was named player-manager.

In October 2024, following a poor start to the season, Shotton announced his departure from the club.

Style of play Shotton plays as a right back and due to his frame he can also be used as a makeshift centre forward. He also has the ability to perform a long throw-in similar to that of Rory Delap. Tony Pulis also played Shotton at right wing on a number of occasions.

Personal life His older brother, Liam, is also a footballer who played professionally in Singapore's S.League and in non-League football in England. His cousin Saul Shotton is also a footballer.

Shotton was charged with assault at a nightclub in Hanley in June 2012. He was found not guilty in December 2012. As of November 2020, Shotton owned the Black Lion pub in Cheddleton. Championship

2008–09 Premier League

2009–10 Premier League

2010–11 Premier League

2011–12 Premier League

2013–14 Premier League

Altrincham (loan) 2007–08 Conference Premier

Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2008–09 Championship

2015–16

2016–17

2017–18

2018–19

2019–20

Middlesbrough U23 2017–18 A-League

2021–22 Midland League Premier Division

2022–23 Northern Premier League Division One West

2023–24 Northern Premier League Division One West

2024–25 Northern Premier League Division One West

Honours Stoke City FA Cup runner-up: 2010–11

Individual Stoke City Young Player of the Season: 2011–12