Matt O'Riley
Matthew Sean O'Riley (born 21 November 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Celtic. Born in England, he plays for the Denmark national team.
| O'Riley with Celtic in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Sean O'Riley[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Hounslow, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Celtic | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2009 | NPL Youth | ||
| 2009–2017 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Fulham | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Milton Keynes Dons | 49 | (10) |
| 2022– | Celtic | 70 | (16) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015–2016 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2017 | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2022– | Denmark U21 | 4 | (1) |
| 2023– | Denmark | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 December 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Fulham edit
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 edit
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.[8]
After an impressive start to the 2021–22 season, on 11 December 2021 O'Riley was named EFL Young Player of the Month for November 2021, a month in which he scored four goals in as many appearances.[9]
Celtic edit
On 20 January 2022, O'Riley joined Scottish Premiership club Celtic on a four-and-a-half year deal for a reported £1,500,000 fee after the club met his release clause.[10][11] He made his debut on 26 January 2022, starting in a 2–1 away win over Hearts.[12] On 9 February 2022, O'Riley scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 away victory over Aberdeen.[13] On 9 April 2022 he scored a brace in a 7–0 home win over St Johnstone.[14] O'Riley would help Celtic lift the 2021–22 Scottish Premiership that year.[15]
On 6 September 2022, O'Riley made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 3–0 home defeat against Real Madrid.[16] In September 2023, he signed a new four-year contract with Celtic.[17]
International career edit
O'Riley was an England youth international. As well as England, he is eligible to represent Ireland, Denmark and Norway due to his mother's side of the family.[18] In February 2022, O'Riley declared his interest in representing Denmark internationally when he stated that: "I played for England youth teams but at the same time, I do feel quite Danish. My mum is Danish and I can speak a decent amount and I can understand a very good amount. In that sense, I don't think it is out of the question at all. If I did get a call up from Denmark, I don't think I'd be saying no".[19]
In March 2022, O'Riley was called up to the Denmark under-21s for the first time.[20] On 14 June 2022, O'Riley scored his first goal for Denmark against the Turkey under-21s in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match - which Denmark won 3-2.[21][22]
On November 20 2023, O'Riley received his first senior cap for Denmark, starting in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match versus Northern Ireland.
Career statistics edit
- As of 25 November 2023
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fulham | 2017–18[23] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[24] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[25] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |||
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2020–21[26] | League One | 23 | 3 | — | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 24 | 3 | |||
| 2021–22[27] | League One | 26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 30 | 7 | ||
| Total | 49 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 54 | 10 | |||
| Celtic | 2021–22[27] | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | — | 20 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23[28] | Scottish Premiership | 38 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | – | 50 | 4 | ||
| 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | – | 20 | 8 | ||
| Total | 69 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 16 | ||
| Career total | 119 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 155 | 26 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy with Fulham U21
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
International edit
- As of match played 20 November 2023
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours edit
Celtic
- Scottish Premiership: 2021–22,[29] 2022–23[30]
- Scottish Cup: 2022–23[31]
- Scottish League Cup: 2022–23[32]
Individual
- EFL Young Player of the Month: November 2021[9]
- Scottish Premiership Goal of the Month: April 2022[33]
- Most assists in the Scottish Premiership: 2022–23[34]
References edit
- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Fulham" (PDF). English Football League. p. 16. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "Matt O'Riley". Celtic F.C. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "5 Signings that the new Bradford City manager should consider". alloutfootball.co.uk. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ a b "O'Riley makes MK Dons move". Milton Keynes Dons. 24 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Fulham". BBC. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Fulham 1-2 Reading: John Swift sets Royals on way to victory". BBC. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Fulham youngster Matt O'Riley to leave club amid Championship, Dutch and Belgian interest". Sky Sports. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ a b "O'Riley named EFL's Young Player of the Month". Milton Keynes Dons. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Celtic delighted to sign Matt O'Riley". Celtic. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Matt O'Riley to Celtic: A potential Tom Rogic understudy who could play a major role against Rangers". 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Hearts 1-2 Celtic: Postecoglou hails Celtic's 'resilience & grit'". BBC. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Aberdeen 2-3 Celtic: League leaders survive second-half comeback in five-goal thriller". BBC. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Celtic 7-0 St Johnstone: Leaders nine points clear after crushing win". BBC. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Celtic win Scottish Premiership title after Dundee United draw". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Champions League (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "O'Riley signs new four-year deal at Celtic" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Matt O'Riley to Celtic: A potential Tom Rogic understudy who could play a major role against Rangers". The Scotsman. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Celtic ace Matt O'Riley 'won't say no' to Denmark amid World Cup dream". uk.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ DBU. "Flere nye ansigter på U21". DBU (in Danish). Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "%competition_name% (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ M.Ross (14 June 2022). "Video: Matt O'Riley Scores First Goal For Denmark | Celts Are Here". Retrieved 1 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Matt O'Riley in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Dundee United 1–1 Celtic: Ange Postecoglou's side reclaim league title". BBC Sport. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Watt, Martin (7 May 2023). "Heart of Midlothian 0–2 Celtic: Ange Postecoglou's side seal back-to-back titles". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ Duncan, Thomas (3 June 2023). "Celtic 3–1 Inverness CT: Ange Postecoglou's side win Scottish Cup to claim treble". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ^ Moffat, Colin (26 February 2023). "Kyogo strikes twice as Celtic beat Rangers in final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "O'Riley's goal of last month and a goal for this month". celticfc.com. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "BBC Top Assists". BBC. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
External links edit
- Matt O'Riley at Celtic FC
- Matt O'Riley at Soccerway
- England profile[dead link] at The Football Association