Joe Riley (footballer, born 1996)
![]() Joe Riley playing for Manchester United against FC Liefering on 11 July 2017. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joe Riley[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 6 December 1996||
Place of birth | Blackpool, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Full-back / Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | AFC Fylde | ||
Number | 40 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2016 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2018 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
2017 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Bradford City | 6 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Carlisle United | 73 | (5) |
2022–2024 | Walsall | 30 | (0) |
2024– | AFC Fylde | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:05, 23 August 2024 (UTC) |
Joe Riley (born 6 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back or midfielder for National League club AFC Fylde.
Club career
[edit]Manchester United
[edit]Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, Riley joined Manchester United as a midfielder before being converted into a left-back for the under-21 team.[3]
He was first included in a senior matchday squad on 18 February 2016 as his team lost 2–1 away to Danish club Midtjylland in the first leg of the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League.[3] He made his senior debut four days later, when he came on as a half-time substitute for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson against Shrewsbury Town in a 3–0 win at New Meadow in the fifth round of 2015–16 FA Cup.[4] On 25 February 2016, because of Chris Smalling's shoulder injury, Riley made his first start in a 5–1 home rout of Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg, the same game Marcus Rashford made his debut.[5] Riley appeared in the matchday squad a number of times over the rest of the season but did not make another appearance for the club.
Sheffield United (loan)
[edit]On 17 January 2017, Riley joined League One club Sheffield United on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[6] He made two appearances for The Blades before his season was ended early after dislocating his shoulder in a "freak accident" in training.[7]
Bradford City
[edit]On 25 May 2018, Riley signed a two-year contract with Bradford City.[8] On 26 May 2020 it was announced that he was one of 10 players who would leave Bradford City when their contract expired on 30 June 2020.[9]
Carlisle United
[edit]On 5 August 2020, Riley joined League Two side Carlisle United on a one-year deal with an option of an additional year.[10]
Walsall
[edit]On 13 June 2022, Riley joined Walsall on a two-year contract, active from 1 July upon the expiration of his contract with Carlisle.[11]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Riley was announced to be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract.[12]
AFC Fylde
[edit]On 5 June 2024, Riley agreed to join National League side AFC Fylde on a one-year deal with the option for a further season.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of end of 2023–24 season
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Manchester United | 2015–16[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2016–17[15] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2017–18[16] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Sheffield United (loan) | 2016–17[15] | League One | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
Bradford City | 2018–19[17] | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
2019–20[18] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
Carlisle United | 2020–21[19] | League Two | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 47 | 2 |
2021–22[20] | League Two | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 37 | 3 | |
Total | 73 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 84 | 5 | ||
Walsall | 2022–23[21] | League Two | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
2023–24[22] | League Two | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
Total | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
Career total | 111 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 143 | 5 |
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed". premierleague.com. Premier League. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Joe Riley". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ a b Bostock, Adam (18 February 2016). "United youngsters on Midtjylland mission". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Joe Riley makes his Manchester United debut against Shrewsbury". The People's Person. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ Johnston, Neil (25 February 2016). "Manchester United 5-1 FC Midtjylland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ^ "Joe Riley: Sheffield United sign Manchester United full-back on loan". BBC Sport. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Joe Riley: Sheffield United full-back dislocates shoulder in training". BBC Sport. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Joe Riley: Manchester United defender joins Bradford City on a two-year deal". BBC Sport. 25 May 2018.
- ^ "TEN BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Joe Riley: Former Manchester United youngster signs for Carlisle United". BBC. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Joe Riley joins the Saddlers". www.saddlers.co.uk. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Club Statement - Released and Retained list". www.saddlers.co.uk. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "COASTERS SIGN JOE RILEY!". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Joe Riley in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2024.