Matt O'Riley

Matthew Sean O'Riley (born 21 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Milton Keynes Dons. He is eligible to play Internationally for Denmark, through his family ancestry.

Club Career

Fulham

O'Riley joined the academy of Fulham at the age of eight, having previously played for Teddington-based NPL Youth. He progressed through several age groups, eventually becoming a regular in the club's U18 and reserve sides. He made his first team debut on 8 August 2017 in a 2–0 EFL Cup first round away win over Wycombe Wanderers.

Over the next two seasons O'Riley featured for the club's U21 side in several EFL Trophy group matches whilst on the fringes of the first team. He made his Championship debut on 1 January 2020 as a 19th-minute substitute in a 2–1 home defeat to Reading. O'Riley left the club in the summer of 2020, having declined a new three-year first team deal amidst rumoured interest from several clubs domestically and abroad.

Milton Keynes Dons

On 24 January 2021, O'Riley signed for League One club Milton Keynes Dons, having spent six months training with the side as a free agent since leaving Fulham. Less than a week after joining, on 30 January 2021, he scored his first professional career goal in a 2–0 away win over AFC Wimbledon.