Championship
2×
#30
Matt Ritchie is an attacker from Scotland who plays for Reading, wearing shirt number 30. Born in 1989, he stands 1.72 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Matthew Thomas Ritchie
Known as
M. Ritchie
Position
Attacker
Team
Reading
Nationality
Scotland
Date of birth
10 September 1989
Age
37 years
Height
1.72 m
Weight
76 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
30
Season statistics
0
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Trophy cabinet · 3 won
Carabao Cup
1×
The career of Matt Ritchie so far
Matt Ritchie's career began at Portsmouth. He moved to Dagenham & Redbridge in 2008, to AFC Bournemouth in 2013 for €470k, to Newcastle United in 2016 for €12m and then to Ritchie Matt in 2026, among 14 recorded transfers in total. He has won 4 trophies, including Carabao Cup, Championship. He currently plays for Reading.
Career history · 15 transfers
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2026
Reading Ritchie Matt
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2025
Portsmouth Reading
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2024
Newcastle United Portsmouth
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2024
Newcastle United –
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2016
AFC Bournemouth Newcastle United
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2013
Swindon Town AFC Bournemouth
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2011
Portsmouth Swindon Town
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2011
Swindon Town Portsmouth
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2010
Portsmouth Swindon Town
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2010
Swindon Town Portsmouth
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2010
Portsmouth Swindon Town
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2009
Notts County Portsmouth
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2009
Portsmouth Notts County
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2009
Dagenham & Redbridge Portsmouth
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2008
Portsmouth Dagenham & Redbridge
Frequently asked questions about Matt Ritchie
What team does Matt Ritchie play for?
Matt Ritchie plays for Reading.
What position does Matt Ritchie play?
Matt Ritchie plays as an attacker, usually as a right midfield.
How old is Matt Ritchie?
Matt Ritchie is 37 years old, born on 10 September 1989.
How tall is Matt Ritchie?
Matt Ritchie is 1.72 m (5′8″) tall.
Where is Matt Ritchie from?
Matt Ritchie is from Scotland.
Which teams has Matt Ritchie played for?
Matt Ritchie has played for Portsmouth, Dagenham & Redbridge, Notts County, Swindon Town, AFC Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Reading and Ritchie Matt.
What shirt number does Matt Ritchie wear?
Matt Ritchie wears shirt number 30 for Reading.
When did Matt Ritchie join Reading?
Matt Ritchie joined Reading from Portsmouth on 28 August 2025.