Matt O’Riley, born on 21 November 2000 (age 25), hails from England and is presently noted for his strong central midfield presence for Brighton & Hove Albion. Standing tall at 6 feet 1 inch (1.87 metres) and weighing in at 12 stone 1 pound (77kg), he represents a formidable physical entity within the world of football. O'Riley, wearing the number 33 jersey, has additionally had the honour of representing the Denmark national team.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £17m.
O'Riley's football journey began in July 2009 where he joined Fulham as a trainee within the prism of the Premier League in England. In his inaugural season (2019-2020), he made one first team league appearance.
In a twist of fate, O'Riley transferred to MK Dons, then in England's League Two, in January 2021 for an undisclosed fee. After a year with MK Dons, the midfielder then made a significant leap to Celtic in Scotland's Premiership for around £1.5m in January 2022.
O'Riley's time at Celtic proved to be prolific. In his debut 2021-2022 season, he made 16 first team appearances and scored four goals. This momentum carried into the next season (2022-2023), where he clocked in 38 appearances and scored three times. His 2023-2024 season was particularly productive, with 37 appearances yielding 18 goals. However, the first part of the 2024-2025 season saw him making only two appearances.
His stint in Scottish football ended in August 2024 when he transferred from Celtic to Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion for a substantial fee of around £25m. At Brighton, O'Riley made 21 first team appearances and scored two goals during the 2024-2025 season. His 2025-2026 season saw him complete three first team appearances and score once.
September 2025 marked another milestone in O'Riley's career as he transferred on loan to Ligue 1's Marseille from Brighton. During the 2025-2026 season, he featured in 15 matches and scored once while on loan in France. Upon completion of his loan at Marseille, he returned to Brighton & Hove Albion in February 2026.
Apart from his club endeavours, O'Riley has also represented Denmark on the international stage, specifically during the 2024-2026 World Cup Qualifiers Europe, where he made two appearances from the bench.
