*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:21, 28 November 2024
Finley Christopher Ryan Munroe (born 8 February 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Primera Federación club Real Unión, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa. A left-footed player, Munroe can play across the defense and in defensive midfield.
Club career
Munroe started his career at the Chelsea Academy. During this time, former player Ashley Cole had identified Munroe as someone who should have a specialist scholarship.[3] Despite this, Munroe was released by Chelsea on 30 June 2021, allegedly for being too small,[4] and joined Aston Villa 9 days later.[5] He was given his first professional contract on 7 July 2022.[6]
Munroe made his first appearance in the Aston Villa first team on 26 January 2024, as an unused substitute in an FA Cup tie against former club Chelsea.[7] On 12 April 2024, Munroe was given a contract extension by Aston Villa.[8]