Joe Riley (footballer, born 1996)

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Joe Riley
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Joe Riley playing for Manchester United against FC Liefering on 11 July 2017.
Personal information
Full name Joe Riley [1]
Date of birth (1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 27) [2]
Place of birth Blackpool, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m) [2]
Position(s) Full-back / Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Walsall
Number 7
Youth career
2013–2016 Manchester United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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– Walsall 30 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 June 2024

Joe Riley (born 6 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back or midfielder for EFL League Two club Walsall. On 1 July 2024, he will join AFC Fylde.

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Club career

Manchester United

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)

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

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

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

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

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

As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United 2015–16 [14] Premier League 0010001 [lower-alpha 1] 020
2016–17 [15] Premier League0000000000
2017–18 [16] Premier League0000000000
Total0010001020
Sheffield United (loan) 2016–17 [15] League One 20———20
Bradford City 2018–19 [17] League One6000101 [lower-alpha 2] 080
2019–20 [18] League Two 0000000000
Total6000101080
Carlisle United 2020–21 [19] League Two42220102 [lower-alpha 2] 0472
2021–22 [20] League Two31310104 [lower-alpha 2] 0373
Total735302060845
Walsall 2022–23 [21] League Two140000000140
2023–24 [22] League Two16010101 [lower-alpha 2] 0190
Total300101010330
Career total11155040901435
  1. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Joe Riley". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  3. 1 2 Bostock, Adam (18 February 2016). "United youngsters on Midtjylland mission". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Joe Riley makes his Manchester United debut against Shrewsbury". The People's Person. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  5. ↑ Johnston, Neil (25 February 2016). "Manchester United 5-1 FC Midtjylland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Joe Riley: Sheffield United sign Manchester United full-back on loan". BBC Sport. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "Joe Riley: Sheffield United full-back dislocates shoulder in training". BBC Sport. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  8. ↑ "Joe Riley: Manchester United defender joins Bradford City on a two-year deal". BBC Sport. 25 May 2018.
  9. ↑ "TEN BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  10. ↑ "Joe Riley: Former Manchester United youngster signs for Carlisle United". BBC. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  11. ↑ "Joe Riley joins the Saddlers". www.saddlers.co.uk. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  12. ↑ "Club Statement - Released and Retained list". www.saddlers.co.uk. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "COASTERS SIGN JOE RILEY!". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  14. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  15. 1 2 "Games played by Joe Riley in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  16. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  20. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  21. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Joe Riley in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
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