Henry Alan Zachariah Rylah is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City on loan from club Charlton Athletic.
Coming through the youth system of Charlton Athletic, Rylah made his professional debut for the club as a 16âÂÂyearâÂÂold, coming off the bench in the 81st minute of a 2âÂÂ1 EFL Trophy victory at home against Brighton & Hove Albion U21 on 2 November 2022. Rylah made his second appearance for the club on 22 November 2022, again coming off the bench, in a EFL Trophy Second Round 3âÂÂ2 defeat away at Plymouth Argyle. On 5 May 2023, Rylah signed a new three-year professional contract with the club. On 22 September 2025, Rylah signed a new contract with the club, extending his existing deal until the summer of 2027, with a club option of an additional year.
On 29 January 2026, Rylah joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City on loan until December 2026. On 31 January 2026, Rylah made his debut for Derry City, coming on in the 88th minute of a 1âÂÂ0 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the 2026 President of Ireland's Cup at Tallaght Stadium. He scored the first goal of his senior career on 13 March 2026, in a 2âÂÂ1 defeat at home to Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
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