Ryley Ben Towler (born 6 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Lincoln City.
Towler joined his local City academy in the under 9 age group. A left footed player who went to Mangotsfield School, Towler is considered an option at left back or left centre back.
On 10 February 2021, Towler made his debut for Bristol City in the FA Cup fifth round starting away at Bramall Lane against Sheffield United.
On 9 September 2021, Towler joined Grimsby Town on loan until January 2022. Towler made his debut for the 'Mariners' on 11 September 2021, in a 3âÂÂ1 away win against Torquay United. He went on to play 13 games in the National League for Grimsby Town, and one appearance in the FA Cup in a 1âÂÂ0 defeat to Kidderminster Harriers. Towler was recalled on 20 December 2021 and returned to Bristol City.
On 1 September 2022, Towler joined AFC Wimbledon on loan for the 2022âÂÂ23 season. He scored his first goal for Wimbledon in a 3âÂÂ1 loss to Walsall on 8 October 2022. Towler was recalled from his loan on 6 January 2023.
On 6 January 2023, Towler signed for League One club Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal. He made his Pompey debut as a substitute against Bolton Wanderers in January 2023, and made his full debut a week later in a 2âÂÂ0 home win over Exeter City. Towler scored two second-half goals in a 3âÂÂ1 win over Bolton on 28 February 2023. However, with the promotion of Portsmouth to the Championship, the club looked to loan him out in the 2024âÂÂ25 winter transfer window.
On 7 July 2025, Towler signed for EFL League One club, Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee, signing a deal until 2029. He made his debut, starting in the opening day 2âÂÂ0 win against Reading at left-back. On 17 March 2026, he scored his first goal for the Imps scoring a stoppage time equaliser against Huddersfield Town, to help take their unbeaten run to 21 games.
Portsmouth