Ryan Christie
BOU
Center Midfielder
Attacking Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Feb 22, 1995 (31)
Left
5'10"
154 lb
Two interceptions in defeat
Christie had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.
Analysis: Christie put his only shot on target and added two interceptions across 73 minutes of Saturday's loss, while also receiving a yellow card in the 69th minute. His biggest attacking moment came after Emiliano Martinez denied Rayan in the first half, with the rebound falling to Christie before the goalkeeper recovered to make a second save in quick succession. Christie was also involved in the near-post sequence from a Bournemouth corner that eventually produced Evanilson's goal before making way for Lewis Cook with the Cherries trailing 5-1.
Struggles in loss
Christie recorded four shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Analysis: Christie wasn't at his best during Sunday's loss, he failed to put any of his four shots on goal and was dispossessed frequently. He just couldn't seem to make a difference positively, and seemed disjointed from Alex Scott and Tyler Adams. Christie will hope to recollect himself and bounce back after the international break.
Bags hat trick in cup win
Christie scored three goals during Tuesday's 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Lincoln City, earning praise from coach Marco Rose, per York Press. "He came back from an injury, worked hard and now he's back in shape."
Analysis: Christie opened the scoring after seven minutes before adding two more goals in the second half to complete only the second hat trick of his career and his first since 2019 with Celtic. The performance was particularly encouraging after his recent injury absence, with manager Marco Rose confirming that the midfielder is back in shape following his recovery. Christie should now push for increased involvement after making a major impact in the rotated cup lineup.
One tackle in first game
Christie had one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton.
Analysis: Christie came on in the 87th minute and won his lone tackle attempt during a brief three-minute cameo as Bournemouth looked to close out what appeared to be a deserved victory before James Tarkowski delivered a crushing late equalizer. His introduction came too late to make much of an impact on a match that slipped through Bournemouth's grasp in the final seconds of normal time. Christie logged his first minutes of the season after missing the opener through suspension.
Suspension over
Christie is no longer suspended and is an option for his club moving forward.
Analysis: Christie had to sit out the season opener with a suspension after he earned a red card to end the 2025/26 season, leading to his ban from the start of the 2026/27 season. The midfielder will return as a solid rotational option in the Cherries' side as they prepare for European football, likely to see a decent role after signing an extension until 2029 this offseason.
Sidelined for Betis clash
Christie (undisclosed) was sidelined for Bournemouth's preseason match against Real Betis, with coach Marco Rose hopeful of a swift return, according to Jordan Clark.
Analysis: Christie's energy and box-to-box presence in midfield give him value as a rotational option, and he's projected for a similar backup role this season after closing out last year with two goals across 26 Premier League appearances, including nine starts, along with three matches for Scotland at the World Cup. No specific details on the injury have been provided at this stage. Christie is expected to be reassessed in the coming days as Bournemouth's preseason continues.
Makes first World Cup start
Christie had one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Morocco.
Analysis: Christie, who came off the bench in Scotland's opening match, joined the starting XI Friday, stepping in for his Bournemouth teammate Ben Gannon-Doak. He put in solid work on the defensive end, recording two interceptions, one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot as his side only allowed two shots on target throughout the entire match. He also took one shot on the attack, but it didn't challenge Bono in goal. He was subbed off in the 71st minute for Kenny McLean. It's unclear if he will start again Wednesday versus Brazil in the final group stage match, but it wouldn't be surprising if the team lined up in a similar way versus another very difficult opponent.
Busy defensively as a sub
Christie had three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Haiti.
Analysis: Christie came on with 15 minutes to go, and his defensive efforts helped Scotland hold onto a World Cup victory in their opening game against Haiti. The Bournemouth midfielder, who has recently signed a contract extension, won two of his three tackles as he prevented Haiti from finding a path to the Scotland goal late in the game.
Signs contract extension until 2029
Christie has signed a three-year contract extension with Bournemouth until the summer of 2029, committing his future to the club following one of the most successful seasons in the Cherries' history, the club announced.
Analysis: Christie has made 177 appearances across all competitions since joining from Celtic in August 2021, contributing 10 goals and 17 assists in total including five goals and nine assists in the Premier League alone. Christie made 26 appearances during the record-breaking 2025/26 campaign that saw Bournemouth finish sixth and qualify for European competition for the first time in the club's history, scoring against both Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Christie expressed his delight at signing before heading to the World Cup with Scotland, describing the journey since joining as incredible and highlighting European qualification as a landmark moment in what has been a remarkable five-year spell at the club.
Shown red card
Christie received a red card in the 41st minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Fulham.
Analysis: Christie had initially received a yellow card, but after a review by VAR, it would be upgraded to a red. Unfortunately, this will knock him out for the rest of the season, even having to serve a game suspension at the start of the next campaign. He did start, so expect Tyler Adams to start next contest in his place.
Scores one goal
Christie scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
Analysis: Christie delivered a strong performance in Friday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United, finding the back of the net with a composed finish in the second half after an Adrien Truffert assist. The midfielder was also active defensively, recording two tackles and three interceptions while consistently pressing. The Scotisch typically holds a rotational role, but a string of injuries has allowed him to earn starts and showcase his ability.
Limited role in rotation
Christie has started two of his last eight appearances and has not recorded a goal contribution during that span.
Analysis: Christie has started just three times this season and continues to operate in a rotational role in midfield while competing with David Brooks for minutes. He has started two of his last eight appearances and has struggled to produce consistent attacking output due to his defensive responsibilities, recording just one goal contribution in 19 appearances this season.
Named to bench
Christie (knee) is on the bench for Monday's match against Brighton.
Analysis: Christie is ending a four-game absence Monday after dealing with a knee injury, with the midfielder fit enough for a spot on the bench. He returns as a depth option and is likely to stick to this role, with one start in 11 appearances this campaign.
Could return against Brighton
Christie (knee) is training at a better level this week and could be in contention for Monday's clash against Brighton, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference. "The only one who could recover is Ryan. He is feeling better. I hope he can be available for Monday. I think he is training at a better level than he has previously and I hope we can recover Ryan. It is still early as we still have three or four days until the game, but this is more or less the situation."
Analysis: Christie has improved this week in training and is feeling better ahead of Monday's clash against the Seagulls. The midfielder will be assessed after the final training session as he could return for that game after missing the last four clashes across all competitions due to a knee injury. Christie has been only a bench option since the beginning of the season and will resume that role once available.
Needs a bit more time
Christie (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "I don't think he's going to be back tomorrow. It's a matter of feeling with him. When he tells us 'okay, I feel better, I don't feel pain when I hit the ball'. He is running and sprinting no problem but he still has some issues kicking the ball. We still need a little bit more time with him."
Analysis: Christie will have to sit another match as he continues to recover from injury, with the midfielder still not fully fit from the knee issues. The good news is he has begun to sprint and run again, potentially warranting a return in the next few games. The club mainly uses him as a rotational option, so a bench spot is expected once fit, starting in one of 11 appearances this season.
Remains sidelined
Christie (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Ryan still has some issues with his knee, and he is definitely not going to be available."
Analysis: Christie is still not an option as he deals with his knee injury, as the midfielder is set for more recovery. This will likely be something that will cause him to miss out on their next match as well, making a quick turnaround to play Wednesday against Tottenham. It remains a minor absence for the club, as he has only started once all season.
Out Tuesday
Christie is out for Tuesday's match against Chelsea due to a knock, according to Alexander Smith of the Bournemouth Echo.
Analysis: Christie is not an option after suffering a knock this week, appearing to come in training after he didn't appear in Saturday's contest. This is linked to the knee issue that kept him out for four games, potentially facing another absence. He hasn't started since the fifth match of the season, although the club could use his depth in the midfield as injuries rise.
Makes bench Saturday
Christie (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
Analysis: Christie is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Clarets after missing the last four games due to a knee injury. He resumed full training with the squad this week and is deemed fit enough to be involved as a substitute option. His return still provides the Cherries with much-needed midfield depth with Tyler Adams ruled out long term.
Remains doubtful Saturday
Christie (knee) trained with the squad on Thursday but remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Burnley, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to Nerve Sport.
Analysis: Christie missed the last four games due to a knee injury but resumed team training with the squad this week. The midfielder remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Clarets and will likely be a late fitness call after the final training session. The Cherries will hope to have him fit soon since Tyler Adams (knee) has been ruled out for two months and the return of Christie will be a boost for the midfield.
Suffers knee sprain
Christie played through pain with Scotland and in Saturday's draw against West Ham United and an MRI confirmed he is suffering from a knee sprain that will rule him out for three to four weeks, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference. "We have had bad news of Ryan Christie. Ryan also got injured with the national team, same as Ben [Gannon-Doak], when they played the first game against Greece. He played with some pain in their second game. He also played with some pain against West Ham for us. But we did an MRI after the game, as he was not feeling comfortable, and he has a sprain in the knee. He will be out for some time. [...] It could be three weeks, four weeks, something like this. The problem now is three weeks is not three games."
Analysis: Christie will three to four weeks to recover from a knee sprain he suffered recently which forced him to play through pain while on international duty with Scotland and again on Saturday against West Ham United. His absence will be a blow for the Cherries since he is a regular starter in the midfield when fit and available. Alex Scott will likely replace him in the heart of the game until he returns to full fitness.
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