Matt O'Riley

Matthew Sean O'Riley (born 21 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Milton Keynes Dons.

Matt O'Riley
Personal information
Full name Matthew Sean O'Riley[1]
Date of birth (2000-11-21) 21 November 2000
Place of birth Hounslow, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Milton Keynes Dons
Number 17
Youth career
2007–2009 NPL Youth
2009–2017 Fulham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Fulham 1 (0)
2021– Milton Keynes Dons 4 (2)
National team
2015–2016 England U16 4 (0)
2017 England U18 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:40, 9 February 2021

Club career

Fulham

O'Riley joined the academy of Fulham at the age of eight, having previously played for Teddington-based NPL Youth.[3] He progressed through several age groups, eventually becoming a regular in the club's U18 and reserve sides.[4] He made his first team debut on 8 August 2017 in a 2–0 EFL Cup first round away win over Wycombe Wanderers.[5]

Over the next two seasons O'Riley featured for the club's U21 side in several EFL Trophy group matches whilst on the fringes of the first team. He made his Championship debut on 1 January 2020 as a 19th-minute substitute in a 2–1 home defeat to Reading.[6] O'Riley left the club in the summer of 2020, having declined a new three-year first team deal amidst rumoured interest from several clubs domestically and abroad.[7]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 24 January 2021, O'Riley signed for League One club Milton Keynes Dons, having spent six months training with the side as a free agent since leaving Fulham.[4] Less than a week after joining, on 30 January 2021, he scored his first professional career goal in a 2–0 away win over AFC Wimbledon.[8]

International career

O'Riley was an England youth international. He is also eligible to represent both Denmark and Norway.[2]

Career statistics
As of 9 February 2021.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham 2017–18[9] Championship 0000203[lower-alpha 1]050
2018–19[10] Premier League 0000101[lower-alpha 1]020
2019–20[11] Championship 1000102[lower-alpha 1]040
Total 10004060110
Milton Keynes Dons 2020–21[12] League One 42——1052
Career total 52004070162
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy with Fulham U21.

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Fulham" (PDF). English Football League. p. 16. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  2. "Matt O'Riley profile at Fulham FC". www.fulhamfc.com. Fulham F.C. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. "5 Signings that the new Bradford City manager should consider". alloutfootball.co.uk. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. "O'Riley makes MK Dons move". Milton Keynes Dons. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  5. "Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Fulham". BBC. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  6. "Fulham 1-2 Reading: John Swift sets Royals on way to victory". BBC. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  7. "Fulham youngster Matt O'Riley to leave club amid Championship, Dutch and Belgian interest". Sky Sports. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  8. "AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  9. "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  10. "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  11. "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  12. "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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