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Matt Ritchie

€160KMarket Value
Reading
Reading•Midfielder•
EnglandEngland
6.7
Season Score
36
Sep 10, 1989
172 cm
Height
30
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
32Matches
0Goals
6Assists
6Goal Contributions
25Mins/game
6.67Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

99
Full match
52
Substituted off
56
From Bench

Rival Clubs(99)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion185851130
LiverpoolLiverpool1703140010
Manchester CityManchester City1721141030
ArsenalArsenal1731131010
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur1632112030
West Ham UnitedWest Ham United157440010
WatfordWatford153751020
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers157532130
Leicester CityLeicester City156271010
BurnleyBurnley148420110
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace144640020
AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth144646010
SouthamptonSouthampton149322010
FulhamFulham138232000
Manchester UnitedManchester United135081010
Aston VillaAston Villa133370000
ChelseaChelsea134090150
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers125341020
EvertonEverton122370000
Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday113262100
1–20 of 99

Rival National Teams(8)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
QatarQatar11001000
DenmarkDenmark11001000
Costa RicaCosta Rica10010000
FranceFrance10010000
ItalyItaly10010000
GermanyGermany10010000
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland11000000
PolandPoland10101100
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer Value History

Transfer History

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Reading
Reading
Aug 28, 2025Free Transfer
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Aug 6, 2024Free Transfer
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
-
Free Agent
Jul 1, 2024Transfer
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Jul 1, 2016Transfer€12M
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
Jan 30, 2013Transfer€470K
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Jan 7, 2011Transfer€300K
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Jan 6, 2011End of loan
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Oct 4, 2010Loan
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
May 15, 2010End of loan
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Feb 11, 2010Loan
Notts County
Notts County
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Dec 31, 2009End of loan
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Notts County
Notts County
Sep 1, 2009Loan
Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
May 1, 2009End of loan
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge
Sep 1, 2008Loan
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

Championship
Championship
2x Winner(2014/2015, 2016/2017)
2x

About Matt Ritchie

Matt Ritchie plays as a midfielder for Reading. Throughout his career, Matt Ritchie has scored 110 goals and provided 66 assists in 681 appearances across 7 clubs. Matt Ritchie has made 31 appearances in the League One 2025/2026, earning an average rating of 6.6. As a midfielder, Matt Ritchie combines creative vision with goalscoring ability, accumulating 66 assists and 110 goals throughout his career. Among the clubs he has represented — Reading, Portsmouth, Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth — Matt Ritchie was most prolific at Swindon Town, where he scored 32 goals in 122 appearances. Throughout his career, Matt Ritchie has won 2 trophies, including Championship, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Matt Ritchie stands 172 cm tall, weighs 76 kg.

Full Career Record — Matt Ritchie

Matt Ritchie's professional career spans from 2009 to 2026, a period of roughly 17 seasons over which he has amassed 681 appearances spread across 7 clubs. With 110 goals and 66 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 14/15 with AFC Bournemouth, when he registered 15 goals and 18 assists in 51 matches, playing 3831 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Reading, Matt Ritchie played 32 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 6 assists, with an average match rating of 6.67.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Matt Ritchie has passed the 600-appearance milestone, has scored 110 career goals and has lifted 2 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Newcastle United2016/2017 - 2023/2024274273115798——6.94
AFC Bournemouth2012/2013 - 2015/201612428259410——7.79
Swindon Town2009/2010 - 2012/20131223204785———
Portsmouth2004/2005 - 2024/202557511978——6.88
Dagenham & Redbridge2008/2009401200———
Reading2025/2026 - now3206810——6.67
Notts County2009/2010 - 2008/200918300———
Scotland (national team)2015 - 20181433945———
Total6671076332781

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Reading320—810506.67
24/25Portsmouth455—1682206.88
23/24Newcastle United371—281106.62
22/23Newcastle United330—384007.02
21/22Newcastle United321—1520506.80
20/21Newcastle United210—1596207.11
19/20Newcastle United232—1666506.67
18/19Newcastle United413—33341007.11
17/18Scotland (national team)60—34000—
17/18Newcastle United383—3035607.38
16/17Newcastle United4917—39821006.79
15/16Scotland (national team)62—42500—
15/16AFC Bournemouth414—3095507.07
14/15Scotland (national team)21—18000—
14/15AFC Bournemouth5115—383160—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Matt Ritchie play?
Matt Ritchie plays as a Midfielder for Reading in the League One.
What team does Matt Ritchie play for?
Matt Ritchie currently plays for Reading in the League One.
How old is Matt Ritchie?
Matt Ritchie is 36 years old, born on September 10, 1989. At 36, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Matt Ritchie?
Matt Ritchie is 172 cm tall. He weighs 76 kg.
How many trophies has Matt Ritchie won?
Matt Ritchie has won 2 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Reading.