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Matt Ritchie

born 1989, 7 clubs, 2 loans, 2010s era

Matt Ritchie played for 7 clubs in his senior career, starting at Portsmouth in 2008. His longest spell was at Newcastle United: 8 seasons, 2016–2024. He went out on loan 2 times, to Dagenham & Redbridge, Notts County. He returned to Portsmouth after time away. His last club was Reading, where he played until 2026.

  1. Portsmouth2008Portsmouth, 2008
    Dagenham & Redbridge2008–09loan from PORDagenham & Redbridge, 2008–09, on loan from Portsmouth
    Notts County2009–10loan from PORNotts County, 2009–10, on loan from Portsmouth
    Portsmouth2010–11backPortsmouth, 2010–11, back after loan
  2. Swindon Town2010–13Swindon Town, 2010–13
    Bournemouth2013–16Bournemouth, 2013–16
    Newcastle United2016–24Newcastle United, 2016–24
    Portsmouth2024–25Portsmouth, 2024–25
  3. Reading2025–26Reading, 2025–26

Matt Ritchie’s clubs

YearsClub
2008Portsmouth
2008–2009Dagenham & RedbridgeLoan from Portsmouth
2009–2010Notts CountyLoan from Portsmouth
2010–2011PortsmouthReturned
2010–2013Swindon Town
2013–2016Bournemouth
2016–2024Newcastle United
2024–2025Portsmouth
2025–2026Reading

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What clubs did Matt Ritchie play for?
Matt Ritchie played for 7 clubs in his senior career: Portsmouth, Dagenham & Redbridge, Notts County, Swindon Town, Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Reading.
What was Matt Ritchie's last club?
Matt Ritchie's last club was Reading (2025–2026).
What was Matt Ritchie's first club?
Matt Ritchie started his senior career at Portsmouth in 2008.

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