Riley-Jay Harbottle (born 26 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers.
.jpg) Harbottle in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Riley-Jay Harbottle[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | 15 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:29, 3 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
editNottingham Forest
editHarbottle 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
editOn 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
editOn 16 July 2022, Harbottle moved on a season-long loan to EFL League Two side Mansfield Town.[10][11]
Hibernian
editOn 18 July 2023, Harbottle joined Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on a three-year deal for an undisclosed transfer fee.[12]
Loan to Colchester United
editOn 23 January 2024, Harbottle joined EFL League Two club Colchester United for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[13]
AFC Wimbledon
editOn 15 August 2024, Harbottle joined League Two club AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal.[14]
Bristol Rovers
editOn 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
edit- As of end of 2025–26 season
| 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 | ||
| Bristol Rovers | 2025–26[21] | League Two | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Career total | 96 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 120 | 8 | ||
- ↑ 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
editAFC Wimbledon
References
edit- ↑ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 15th May 2021" (PDF). EFL. 15 May 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2021.
- ↑ "Riley Harbottle Football Statistics | WhoScored.com". Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "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.