Riley Harbottle
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.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 | 9 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11;21, 30 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Riley-Jay Harbottle (born 26 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Bristol Rovers.
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]