Ryan McGowan, born on 15 August 1989 (age 36), is an Australian central defender with Livingston. A tall presence at 6ft 3in (1.91m), he wears squad number five and is now in the later stretch of a long professional career.
His strongest league season came at Hearts in 2011–12, when he scored two goals in 28 appearances. That remains the clearest attacking return of his career from the information available, and it came while he was operating mainly from the back rather than being asked to do anything more exotic.
At Livingston in 2025–26, McGowan has made one Scottish Cup appearance. His total Livingston record stands at one appearance and no goals, with Transfermarkt valuing him at around £21,000.
McGowan’s profile is that of an experienced Australian defender whose career has included a notable spell at Hearts and a current place in the Livingston squad.
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