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
MKD
2021 Milton Keynes Dons from Fulham
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sunderland 0-1 Brighton | 2' | - | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | 14' | 6.7 | - | - | 26 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Nice 0-0 Monaco | 8' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Paris FC 2-2 Marseille | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Club Brugge KV 3-0 Marseille | 9' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Marseille 3-1 Lens | 19' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Marseille 0-3 Liverpool | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Angers 2-5 Marseille | 32' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Marseille 0-2 Nantes | 32' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Marseille 1-0 Monaco | 46' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Union St. Gilloise 2-3 Marseille | 69' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 82 |
| Dec 05, 2025 | Lille 1-0 Marseille | ' | - | - | - | 33 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Marseille 2-2 Toulouse | 1' | - | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Marseille vs Lille | 81 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Monaco vs Marseille | 64 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Marseille vs Metz | 70 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Lorient vs Marseille | 67 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Marseille vs Nice | 69 |
| May 03, 2026 | Nantes vs Marseille | 63 |
| May 09, 2026 | Le Havre vs Marseille | 65 |
| May 16, 2026 | Marseille vs Rennes | 77 |
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
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.