Christy James Pym (born 24 April 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Grimsby Town.
Pym has previously played for Exeter City, Peterborough United, Stevenage and Mansfield Town. Born in England, and having represented England U20, Pym has been called up to the Northern Ireland national team having declared to play for them in 2024.
Club career Exeter City Pym was born in Exeter, Devon. He came through the youth ranks at his hometown club, Exeter City. Pym was captain of the under-18 team when he was handed a professional contract by manager Paul Tisdale in April 2013.
Pym made his debut for Exeter as cover for Artur Krysiak in a 3–2 victory over Southend United at Roots Hall on 15 February 2014. He went on to become first choice keeper for the last five league matches of the season and was rewarded with a new contract at the end of the season. He began the season as Exeter's first-choice goalkeeper after Artur Krysiak was released.
In 2014–15, Pym battled for starting position against fellow 19-year-old James Hamon, eventually playing 25 league games to the latter's 21. The following season, new Austrian signing Bobby Olejnik was the undisputed starting goalkeeper in league games, until Pym edged back into the line-up in October 2016.
In May 2019, Exeter manager Matt Taylor said he expected Pym to leave the club on a free transfer.
Peterborough United Pym joined League One club Peterborough United on a free transfer on 29 May 2019, signing a three-year contract.
Pym signed for League Two club Stevenage on loan on 27 December 2021, effective from 3 January 2022, for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. The move meant Pym would be reunited with manager Paul Tisdale.
On 12 July 2022, Pym signed for Mansfield Town on a season-long loan.
Mansfield Town On 11 July 2023, Pym joined Mansfield Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year contract.
Grimsby Town On 9 July 2025, Pym signed for League Two side Grimsby Town on a two-year deal.
On conclusion of the 2025–26 season, it was announced by the club that Pym would be available for transfer.
International career Born in England, Pym qualifies to play for Northern Ireland through his Belfast-born grandmother, and he is also eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland.
On 28 August 2014, Pym received his first call-up to the England under-20 team for a friendly match against Romania.
On 8 October 2024, Pym received his first call-up to the Northern Ireland national team for UEFA Nations League matches against Belarus and Bulgaria.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsExeter City2012–13League Two00000000002013–14League Two90000000902014–15League Two2501010002702015–16League Two00000000002016–17League Two2800010203102017–18League Two4604010305402018–19League Two430002000450Total15105050501660Peterborough United2019–20League One3504010204202020–21League One4002010204502021–22Championship700000—702022–23League One0000000000Total820602040940Stevenage (loan)2021–22League Two230———230Mansfield Town (loan)2022–23League Two420201000450Mansfield Town2023–24League Two4601040005102024–25League One380301000420Total840405000930Grimsby Town2025–26League Two1902040002502026–27League Two7000100080Total260205000330Career total4080190180904540
Honours Mansfield Town EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24
Individual Exeter City Players' Player of the Year: 2017–18 Exeter City Supporters' Player of the Year: 2017–18
References
External links Profile at the Exeter City F.C. website