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Height
30
Shirt
36 years
10 Sept 1989
Left
Preferred foot
Scotland
Country
€270K
Transfer value
30 Jun 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right Winger
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches55%Shot attempts21%Goals26%
Chances created75%Aerial duels won68%Defensive contributions50%
Transfer value: €270K
Highest: €16.9M(31 Dec 2015)
€17M
€13M
€8.4M
€4.2M
€0

League One 2025/2026

1
Goals
4
Assists
7
Started
18
Matches
697
Minutes played
6.53
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

28 Feb

Bradford City
W2-1
11
1
0
0
0
7.2

14 Feb

Wycombe Wanderers
W3-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

10 Feb

Wigan Athletic
W1-2
23
0
0
0
0
6.2

7 Feb

AFC Wimbledon
L3-2
60
0
0
0
0
6.2

31 Jan

Northampton Town
W0-2
15
0
0
0
0
6.1

27 Jan

Exeter City
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

24 Jan

Barnsley
D2-2
11
0
0
0
0
6.1

17 Jan

Leyton Orient
L3-1
60
0
0
0
0
6.3

4 Jan

Stockport County
W1-0
63
0
0
0
0
6.1

1 Jan

Burton Albion
W2-0
77
0
1
0
0
7.9
Reading

28 Feb

League One
Bradford City
2-1
11‎’‎
7.2

14 Feb

League One
Wycombe Wanderers
3-2
Bench

10 Feb

League One
Wigan Athletic
1-2
23‎’‎
6.2

7 Feb

League One
AFC Wimbledon
3-2
60‎’‎
6.2

31 Jan

League One
Northampton Town
0-2
15‎’‎
6.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 38%
  • 8Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.75xG
2 - 1
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.23xG0.10xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 697

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.75
xG on target (xGOT)
0.30
Non-penalty xG
0.75
Shots
8
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
4
Expected assists (xA)
1.37
Successful passes
200
Successful passes %
77.8%
Accurate long balls
8
Accurate long balls %
32.0%
Chances created
11
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
5
Successful crosses %
25.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
5
Successful dribbles %
55.6%
Duels won
28
Duels won %
38.9%
Aerial duels won
7
Aerial duels won %
33.3%
Touches
393
Touches in opposition box
17
Dispossessed
13
Fouls won
11

Defending

Tackles
6
Interceptions
6
Fouls committed
11
Recoveries
35
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
3
Clearances
9
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
8
xG against while on pitch
8.79

Discipline

Yellow cards
5
Red cards
0

News

About

Matt Ritchie is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a right winger for Reading, born on 10 September 1989, who is left-footed. Follow Matt Ritchie on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Matt Ritchie has recorded 1 goal, 4 assists, 697 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.53, 5 yellow cards.

Matt Ritchie scores highly on Assists compared to right wingers in the League One.

Matt Ritchie's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matt Ritchie's next match is on 7 March 2026 when Reading face Luton Town in the League One.

Explore Matt Ritchie's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matt Ritchie's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matt Ritchie currently plays for Reading alongside Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Jeriel Dorsett, Ben Elliot, Haydon Roberts, Liam Fraser, Jack Marriott, Charlie Savage, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Lewis Wing, Daniel Kyerewaa, Finley Burns, Tivonge Rushesha, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Andy Yiadom, Andy Rinomhota, Kadan Young, Mark O'Mahony, Randell Williams, Michael Stickland, Ryan Nyambe, Jack Stevens, Will Keane, Mamadi Camara, Kamari Doyle, Tom Norcott, Paddy Lane, Derrick Williams, John Ryan, and Emmanuel Osho. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matt Ritchie's career has also included time at Portsmouth, Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth, Swindon Town, Notts County, and Dagenham & Redbridge.

On the international stage, Matt Ritchie has represented Scotland.

Matt Ritchie is from Scotland, and the national team includes Aaron Hickey, Andrew Robertson, Andy Irving, Anthony Ralston, Ben Gannon Doak, Billy Gilmour, Che Adams, Connor Barron, Craig Gordon, George Hirst, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, John McGinn, John Souttar, Josh Doig, Kenny McLean, Kieran Tierney, Lawrence Shankland, Lennon Miller, Lewis Ferguson, Liam Kelly, Lyndon Dykes, Ross McCrorie, Ryan Christie, Scott Bain, Scott McKenna, and Scott McTominay. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matt Ritchie has won 3 titles: Championship (2016/2017) with Newcastle United, Championship (2014/2015) with AFC Bournemouth, and League Two (2011/2012) with Swindon Town.

Matt Ritchie has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Southern Grp. D, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, Premier League, World Cup UEFA qualification, and EURO Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matt Ritchie, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matt Ritchie to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches55%Shot attempts21%Goals26%
Chances created75%Aerial duels won68%Defensive contributions50%

Career

Senior career

Reading (Free transfer)Aug 2025 - now
19
1
41
5
215
25
142
31
108
25
17
4
10
0
4
0
18
3
3
1

National team

16
3
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Newcastle United

England
1
Championship(16/17)

News

About

Matt Ritchie is a 36-year-old football player who plays as a right winger for Reading, born on 10 September 1989, who is left-footed. Follow Matt Ritchie on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Matt Ritchie has recorded 1 goal, 4 assists, 697 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.53, 5 yellow cards.

Matt Ritchie scores highly on Assists compared to right wingers in the League One.

Matt Ritchie's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matt Ritchie's next match is on 7 March 2026 when Reading face Luton Town in the League One.

Explore Matt Ritchie's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matt Ritchie's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matt Ritchie currently plays for Reading alongside Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Jeriel Dorsett, Ben Elliot, Haydon Roberts, Liam Fraser, Jack Marriott, Charlie Savage, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Lewis Wing, Daniel Kyerewaa, Finley Burns, Tivonge Rushesha, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Andy Yiadom, Andy Rinomhota, Kadan Young, Mark O'Mahony, Randell Williams, Michael Stickland, Ryan Nyambe, Jack Stevens, Will Keane, Mamadi Camara, Kamari Doyle, Tom Norcott, Paddy Lane, Derrick Williams, John Ryan, and Emmanuel Osho. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matt Ritchie's career has also included time at Portsmouth, Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth, Swindon Town, Notts County, and Dagenham & Redbridge.

On the international stage, Matt Ritchie has represented Scotland.

Matt Ritchie is from Scotland, and the national team includes Aaron Hickey, Andrew Robertson, Andy Irving, Anthony Ralston, Ben Gannon Doak, Billy Gilmour, Che Adams, Connor Barron, Craig Gordon, George Hirst, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, John McGinn, John Souttar, Josh Doig, Kenny McLean, Kieran Tierney, Lawrence Shankland, Lennon Miller, Lewis Ferguson, Liam Kelly, Lyndon Dykes, Ross McCrorie, Ryan Christie, Scott Bain, Scott McKenna, and Scott McTominay. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matt Ritchie has won 3 titles: Championship (2016/2017) with Newcastle United, Championship (2014/2015) with AFC Bournemouth, and League Two (2011/2012) with Swindon Town.

Matt Ritchie has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Southern Grp. D, Championship, FA Cup, EFL Cup, Premier League, World Cup UEFA qualification, and EURO Qualification qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matt Ritchie, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matt Ritchie to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.