Riley-Jay Harbottle (born 26 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for 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. 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.
Loan to Colchester United On 23 January 2024, Harbottle joined EFL League Two club Colchester United for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.
AFC Wimbledon On 15 August 2024, Harbottle joined League Two club AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal.
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.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNottingham Forest2020–21Championship000000—002021–22Championship000020—002022–23Premier League000000—00Total000020—20Wealdstone (loan)2020–21National League110000000110Mansfield Town (loan)2022–23League Two326220030376Hibernian2023–24Scottish Premiership1000100020AFC Wimbledon2024-25League Two2502010713512025-26League One120102030180Total3703030101531Bristol Rovers2025–26League Two151000000151Career total96740501311208
Honours AFC Wimbledon EFL League Two play-offs: 2025
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