Matt O'Riley

Midfielder #17
Age 25 years
Nationality Denmark
Birth Country England
Market Value €22M

Career

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2025 Marseille from Brighton & Hove Albion
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2025 Olympique Marseille from Brighton
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2025 Marseille from Brighton
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2025 Marseille from Brighton
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2024 Brighton from Celtic
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2022 Celtic from Milton Keynes Dons
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2021 Milton Keynes Dons from Fulham

Matt O'Riley is Marseille's Bronze Creator, arriving in Ligue 1 with a significant competitive pedigree. A multiple-time champion with nine career trophies to his name, the Danish international has established himself as a reliable technical presence, building his body of work in a new tactical environment.

This season, O'Riley has featured in 15 matches, totaling 739 minutes of action on the pitch. While he is searching for rhythm during a quiet spell in his recent form, his underlying data confirms his status as an ARCHITECT of play. His Passing dimension of 65 remains his standout attribute, supported by a refined 88.2% pass accuracy. Averaging 1.58 key passes per 90 minutes, he provides the creative spark necessary to penetrate deep defensive blocks. Even during this transition, his Balance on the ball allows him to maintain control under pressure.

With a market value holding steady at €22M, the Stakes for this loan spell are substantial. As an established professional, his ability to navigate the Intensity of French football will be crucial for Marseille’s ambitions as they look to secure a return to continental competition.

Player Rating

Matthew Sean O'Riley
48
Rating
6
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 59
🎯 Clutch 46
🎨 Style 47
📊 Ability 51
💰 High Premium
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Matthew Sean O'Riley is a solid ARCHITECT for Marseille. Evidence: 1.58 Key Passes/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (62/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Physical profile: Tall For Position.

Matthew Sean O'Riley Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 86%
Weight 82%
Experience 56%

vs Ligue 1

Height 73%
Weight 66%
Experience 56%

Traits

DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 14 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 56 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 48 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 62 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 14
Shooting 56
Defense 43
Workrate 48
Passing 62
Key Strength 62 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Matthew Sean O'Riley this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Sunderland 0-1 Brighton Premier League 2' - 0 0 28 Stadium of Light
Mar 04, 2026 Brighton 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 0' - 0 0 24 Amex Stadium
Feb 11, 2026 Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton Premier League 0' - 0 0 33 Villa Park
Feb 08, 2026 Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace Premier League 14' 6.7 - - 26 Amex Stadium
Feb 08, 2026 Nice 0-0 Monaco Ligue 1 8' 6.6 0 0 18 Allianz Riviera
Jan 31, 2026 Paris FC 2-2 Marseille Ligue 1 0' - 0 0 100 Stade Jean Bouin
Jan 28, 2026 Club Brugge KV 3-0 Marseille UEFA Champions League 9' 7.2 0 0 34 Jan Breydel Stadion
Jan 24, 2026 Marseille 3-1 Lens Ligue 1 19' 6.3 0 0 75 Orange Vélodrome
Jan 21, 2026 Marseille 0-3 Liverpool UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 53 Orange Vélodrome
Jan 17, 2026 Angers 2-5 Marseille Ligue 1 32' 6.2 0 0 79 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Jan 04, 2026 Marseille 0-2 Nantes Ligue 1 32' 6.5 0 0 81 Orange Vélodrome
Dec 14, 2025 Marseille 1-0 Monaco Ligue 1 46' 6.3 0 0 43 Orange Vélodrome
Dec 09, 2025 Union St. Gilloise 2-3 Marseille UEFA Champions League 69' 6.9 0 1 82 Lotto Park
Dec 05, 2025 Lille 1-0 Marseille Ligue 1 ' - - - 33 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Nov 29, 2025 Marseille 2-2 Toulouse Ligue 1 1' - 0 0 97 Orange Vélodrome

Player Market Value

Track Matthew Sean O'Riley's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €22.0M
Peak Value €22.0M (Q4'24)
€22.0M €11.0M €0
Q4'19 Q1'20 Q2'20 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25