Quick Facts
Biography
Riley-Jay Harbottle (born 26 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Hibernian.
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. He made his first team debut for Forest on 11 August 2021, starting against Bradford City in the EFL Cup. 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.
Loan to Wealdstone
On 19 March 2021, Harbottle joined National League side Wealdstone on an initial one-month loan. He remained with the club for the rest of the season, making 11 appearances.
Loan to Mansfield Town
On 16 July 2022, Harbottle moved on a season-long loan to EFL League Two side Mansfield Town.
Hibernian
On 18 July 2023, Harbottle joined Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on a three-year deal for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 September 2023
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 2020–21 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2020–21 | National League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 32 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 6 |
| Hibernian | 2023–24 | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 44 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 6 | ||