Ryan Kitto
Ryan Kitto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1994 Adelaide, Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Captain of Adelaide United, left back position |
Ryan Kitto is an Australian professional soccer player who operates primarily as a left back and currently serves as the captain of Adelaide United.
Adelaide United
Kitto launched his football journey with West Torrens Birkalla before securing a contract with A-League side Adelaide United. He made his first appearance on 26 October 2013 facing Central Coast Mariners.
West Torrens Birkalla
In February 2015, Kitto made a return to West Torrens Birkalla. During the 2015 NPL SA season, he featured in 28 matches and netted 17 goals, achievements that earned him the Sergio Melta Medal for Player of the Year.
Newcastle Jets
Following a successful trial, Kitto signed his second professional A-League deal with the Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement. His debut came in Round 7 of the 2015–16 A-League season when he came on as a substitute for Nigel Boogaard in a goalless draw against Adelaide United.
One of his standout performances occurred in the season finale against Central Coast Mariners, where he provided three assists.
Return to Adelaide United
On 23 May 2016, Kitto re-signed with Adelaide United.[1] He was in the starting lineup for Adelaide’s opening fixture of the 2016 FFA Cup on 2 August, scoring their sole goal in a 2–1 defeat to Queensland state league outfit Redlands United.
His impressive displays towards the end of 2017 earned him considerable acclaim, including praise from Mark Bosnich, who described him as "one of the best talents in the whole league."
Kitto has twice lifted the FFA Cup with Adelaide United: initially with a 2–1 triumph over Sydney FC and later with a commanding 4–0 win against Melbourne City.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Torrens Birkalla | 2011 | FFSA Super League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | FFSA Super League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | NPL SA | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 28 | 6 | ||
| Total | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 6 | ||
| Adelaide United | 2013–14 | A-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| West Torrens Birkalla | 2015 | NPL SA | 28 | 17 | 1 | 0 | – | 29 | 17 | |
| Newcastle Jets | 2015–16 | A-League | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 2 | |
| Adelaide United | 2016–17 | A-League | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | A-League | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | 27 | 7 | ||
| 2018–19 | A-League | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 28 | 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | A-League | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | A-League | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | A-League Men | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | A-League Men | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 30 | 6 | ||
| Total | 157 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 176 | 17 | ||
| Career Total | 238 | 41 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 234 | 42 | ||
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