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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Riley-Jay Harbottle[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2000-09-26) 26 September 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol Rovers | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2021 | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Mansfield Town (loan) | 32 | (6) |
| 2023–2024 | Hibernian | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Colchester United (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | AFC Wimbledon | 37 | (0) |
| 2026– | Bristol Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:02, 16 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
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Riley-Jay Harbottle (born 26 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers.
Career
Nottingham Forest
Harbottle joined the Nottingham Forest academy at the foundation stage, staying with the team before signing his first professional contract in October 2017.[3] He made his first team debut for Forest on 11 August 2021, starting against Bradford City in the EFL Cup.[4][5] On 20 June 2022, Harbottle signed a two-year extension to his deal with Forest, keeping him at the City Ground until the summer of 2024.[6]
Loan to Wealdstone
On 19 March 2021, Harbottle joined National League side Wealdstone on an initial one-month loan.[7][8] He remained with the club for the rest of the season, making 11 appearances.[9]
Loan to Mansfield Town
On 16 July 2022, Harbottle moved on a season-long loan to EFL League Two side Mansfield Town.[10][11]
Hibernian
On 18 July 2023, Harbottle joined Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on a three-year deal for an undisclosed transfer fee.[12]
Loan to Colchester United
On 23 January 2024, Harbottle joined EFL League Two club Colchester United for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[13]
AFC Wimbledon
On 15 August 2024, Harbottle joined League Two club AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal.[14]
Bristol Rovers
On 16 January 2026, Harbottle joined League Two club Bristol Rovers on a free transfer, signing a two-and-a-half year deal.[15]
Career statistics
- As of 16 January 2026
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 2020–21[16] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[17] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23[18] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2020–21[16] | National League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town (loan) | 2022–23[18] | League Two | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 37 | 6 |
| Hibernian | 2023–24[19] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| AFC Wimbledon | 2024-25[20] | League Two | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7[b] | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| 2025-26[21] | League One | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 53 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 81 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 105 | 7 | ||
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Four appearances in EFL Trophy, three appearances and one goal in EFL League Two play-offs
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
AFC Wimbledon
References
- ^ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 15th May 2021" (PDF). EFL. 15 May 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2021.
- ^ https://www.whoscored.com/players/422533/show/riley-harbottle [bare URL]
- ^ Pallatt, James (8 October 2017). "Nottingham Forest hand teenager first professional deal". NottinghamshireLive.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football. "Nottingham Forest - Bradford City | 11 Aug 2021". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ "Carvalho shines as Forest beat Bantams". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (20 June 2022). "Harbottle signs new deal". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ "Stones sign Harbottle on loan". Wealdstone FC. 19 March 2021.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (19 March 2021). "Harbottle joins Wealdstone on loan". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ "England - R. Harbottle - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (16 July 2022). "Harbottle in Mansfield loan move". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ "Stags land Forest defender on loan". www.mansfieldtown.net.
- ^ "Riley Harbottle Signs For Hibs!". Hibernian FC.
- ^ "Riley Harbottle: Hibernian defender joins Colchester United on loan". BBC Sport. 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Wimbledon sign defender Harbottle from Hibs". BBC. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Bristol Rovers sign Riley Harbottle from AFC Wimbledon". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Games played by Riley Harbottle in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Riley Harbottle in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Riley Harbottle in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Riley Harbottle in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Riley Harbottle | Football Stats | AFC Wimbledon | Age 24 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Riley Harbottle | Football Stats | AFC Wimbledon | Age 25 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 1–0 Walsall: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
