Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 10/09/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Gosport, England |
Latest News about Matt Ritchie
08/06/2026
Matt Ritchie announced his retirement from professional football and immediately moved into a technical director role at AFC Bournemouth. The club said he would help oversee recruitment, player pathways, squad planning, and broader football strategy after ending his playing career with Reading.
14/05/2025
Matt Ritchie said he was beginning to prepare for life after playing by enrolling in a UEFA A license coaching course. He described the end of his footballing career as approaching and said he wanted to reinvent himself for the next stage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matthew Thomas Ritchie |
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| Known As | Matt Ritchie |
| Sport | Association football |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.73 m |
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| Foot | Left |
| Playing Position | Midfielder / Winger |
Educational Qualification(s)
| UEFA A license coaching course (enrolled May 2025) |
Personal Life
| Retired from international football | Yes |
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| National Team | Scotland |
| Spouse | Emma Olive-Calver |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
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Career
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| International Career | Represented Scotland from 2015 to 2018 |
| Current Role | Technical Director at Bournemouth |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Gosport, England. | |
| 2. He played mainly as a right midfielder or winger. | |
| 3. He retired from international duty in November 2018. | |
| 4. He retired from professional football in 2025 and transitioned to a technical director role at Bournemouth. | |
| 5. He retired from professional football in 2026 and transitioned to a technical director role at Bournemouth. |