| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ryan Kitto | ||
| Date of birth | (1994-08-09) 9 August 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | McLaren Flat, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | West Torrens Birkalla | ||
| 2013–2014 | Adelaide United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | West Torrens Birkalla | 34 | (6) |
| 2013–2015 | Adelaide United | 2 | (0) |
| 2015 | West Torrens Birkalla | 28 | (17) |
| 2015–2016 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | (2) |
| 2016– | Adelaide United | 235 | (20) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014 | Australia U23 | 2 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16 September 2015 | |||
Ryan Kitto is an Australian soccer player who plays as a left back for Adelaide United. He is currently the third most capped player for Adelaide United and was formerly a captain of the club.
Career
Adelaide United
Kitto started his career with West Torrens Birkalla, before signing for A-League club Adelaide United.1 He made his debut on 26 October 2013 for Adelaide United against Central Coast Mariners.2
West Torrens Birkalla
In February 2015 returned to his home club West Torrens Birkalla.3 Kitto was awarded the 2015 Sergio Melta Medal (Player of the Year) after the 2015 NPL SA season making 28 appearances and scoring 17 goals.4
Newcastle Jets
Kitto signed his second professional A-League deal with the Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement player following a successful trial with the club.5 Kitto made his Newcastle debut in Round 7 of the 2015–16 A-League season, coming on for Nigel Boogaard in the 82nd minute in a 0–0 draw against Adelaide United.
Ktto had one of his best career games in the final match of the 2015–16 A-League season against Central Coast Mariners, getting a hat-trick of assists.
Return to Adelaide United
On 23 May 2016, Kitto returned to Adelaide United.4 He started in Adelaide's first match of the 2016 FFA Cup on 2 August, and scored Adelaide's only goal in a 2–1 loss to Queensland state league side Redlands United in Brisbane.
Kitto has won the FFA Cup two times with Adelaide United; the first final ending in a 2–1 victory over Sydney FC, and the second in a 4–0 victory over Melbourne City FC.
Following the departure of Craig Goodwin, Kitto was made captain of Adelaide United for the 2023-24 season. He captained the club across two seasons but stepped down once Goodwin returned to the club.6 One of his finest moments came in the 2025-26 Original Rivalry against Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium when Kitto scored a winning header in extra time.7
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 January 2026
| Club | Season | Leaguea | Cupb | Continentalc | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 30 | 6 | ||
| 2023–24 | A-League Men | 26 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | 30 | 1 | ||
| 2024–25 | A-League Men | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2025–26 | A-League Men | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 2 | ||
| Total | 212 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 233 | 20 | ||
| Career Total | 294 | 43 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 320 | 45 | ||
- Includes A-League finals series
- Includes Australia Cup
- Includes AFC Champions League
References
References
- "Young Reds ready to embrace new style". footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- "Adelaide United teenager Ryan Kitto still on cloud nine after A-League debut". footballaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- "West Torrens Birkalla — which has added Adelaide United winger Ryan Kitto". footballaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- Earle, Richard (23 May 2016). "Ryan Kitto comes full circle with return to Adelaide United". The Advertiser. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- Huguenin, Michael (21 November 2015). "Jets sign ex-Reds forward as Haliti's replacement". Goal. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Craig Goodwin Returns as Captain as Young South Australians Step Up into Leadership Group". adelaideunited.com.au. 5 August 2025.
- "'I'm just so pissed off'! Victory boss furious after VAR drama in Adelaide helps Reds via 97th-minute winner". football360.com.au. 17 January 2026.