Reo Griffiths Explained

Reo Griffiths
Fullname:Reo Revaldo Griffiths[1]
Birth Date:27 June 2000
Birth Place:Highgate, England
Height:1.80 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Portland Timbers 2
Youthyears1:2015–2018
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Youthyears2:2018
Youthclubs2:Lyon
Years1:2018–2022
Clubs1:Lyon II
Caps1:34
Goals1:13
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Doncaster Rovers
Caps2:20
Goals2:2
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Wealdstone
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Portland Timbers 2
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18:37, 29 April 2023 (UTC)
Ntupdate:09:40, 2 February 2022 (UTC)

Reo Revaldo Griffiths (born 27 June 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2.

Club career

Griffiths started his career with Tottenham Hotspur, scoring 33 goals for the club's under–18 side in the 2017–18 season.[2] In the summer of 2018, refusing to sign professional with Tottenham, he was courted by many clubs, such as RB Leipzig, Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG.[3] On 1 August 2018, he joined Lyon on a four-year deal.[2] He spent three and a half years with Lyon, largely playing for the club's B team in the Championnat National 2.

On 31 January 2022, Griffiths signed for League One side Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee, in a two-and-a-half-year deal.[4] A day later, he made his professional debut as a second-half substitute in a 5–0 loss to Rotherham United.[5]

On 6 March 2023, Griffiths joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season.[6] On 10 November 2023, his contract at Doncaster was cancelled by mutual consent.[7] In January 2024, it was reported that Griffiths was playing Sunday league football in the Essex Corinthian League for Critics FC.[8]

In March 2024, Griffiths signed for National League club Wealdstone.[9]

After one match in the FA Trophy for Wealdstone, Griffiths joined MLS Next Pro club Portland Timbers 2 in April 2024.[10]

International career

In May 2017, Griffiths made his debut for England U17 as a late substitute in a 3–1 win over Norway U17.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tottenham Hotspur U232017–181010
Lyon II2018–19[12] National 28181
2019–20National 2166166
2020–21National 29696
2021–22National 21010
Total34133413
Doncaster Rovers2021–22League One162000000162
2022–23League Two4000001050
2023–24League Two0000000000
Total202000010212
Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23National League6060
Wealdstone2023–24National League001010
Portland Timbers 22024MLS Next Pro0000
Career total60130000306313

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players . 12 February 2022 . English Football League.
  2. Web site: Reo Griffiths leaves Tottenham to join Lyon. Sky Sports. 1 August 2018. 2 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Qui est Reo Griffiths, le nouveau joyau de l'OL ?. 1 September 2018.
  4. Web site: Reo Griffiths: Doncaster sign Lyon's ex-Tottenham striker on permanent deal. BBC. 31 January 2022. 2 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Doncaster Rovers 0–5 Rotherham United. BBC. 1 February 2022. 2 February 2022.
  6. Web site: TRANSFER Reo Griffiths arrives on loan until the end of the season. Yeovil Town F.C.. 6 March 2023. 7 March 2023.
  7. Web site: Reo Griffiths departs Rovers. Doncaster Rovers F.C.. 10 November 2023. 16 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Former Tottenham wonderkid who cancelled his own contract is now playing Sunday League. sportbible.com. 22 January 2024. 22 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Stones sign striker Griffiths. Wealdstone F.C.. 8 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  10. Web site: Timbers2 acquire forward Reo Griffiths. Portland Timbers 2. 9 April 2024. 10 April 2024.
  11. Web site: NORWAY U17 VS. ENGLAND U17 1 - 3. Soccerway. 4 May 2017. 2 February 2022.
  12. Web site: R. Griffiths: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 25 March 2023 .