Edited by mack
Oriol Riera
By mack (edited)
Date Of Birth: 03/07/86
Nation: Spain
Birthplace: Vic, Spain
Squad Number: 9
Position: Forward
Joined Wanderers: 04/07/17
Contract Details: 2 Year Initial Contract
Contract Finish: 2018/19
Previous Club: Osasuna
Wanderers Debut: 1st October 2017 vs Wellington Phoenix
A-League Appearances: 49
A-League Goals: 25
FFA Cup Appearances: 8
FFA Cup Goals: 7
Total Appearances: 57
Total Goals: 32
Yearly Appearances & Goals: 2017/18: 29 (19), 2018/19: 28 (13)
Individual Awards: Wanderers Player of the Year (2017/18), Wanderers Golden Boot (2017/18, 2018/19)
Highlight: Scored his first goal on debut for the Wanderers in the FFA Cup 2017 Round of 32 match against Wellington Phoenix, his last minute winner in extra time giving the Wanderers a 1-0 win.
Highlight: Scored on A-League debut for the Wanderers on 8/10/2017 against Perth Glory.
Highlight: Note: Some statistics websites list Riera as scoring one less A-League goal. A goal he scored against the Mariners in Round 19, of Season 2018/19 is often mistakenly credited as an own goal for Ben Kennedy.
Description: A journeyman striker, Oriol began his career in the youth system of Espanyol, before joining Barcelona, playing for 2 years in their various reserve squads. Apart from a short stint with Wigan Athletic of England, he has spent the majority of his career in the Spanish first division before joining the Wanderers on a two year deal. He was the key attacking weapon in the 2017/18 season, coming to the rescue of his side on multiple occasions. His goal haul broke the Wanderers record for scoring in a single season. He won the Wanderers Golden Boot for the second time, in 2018/19 before leaving the club.
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