Ryan Kitto

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. He made his debut on 26 October 2013 for Adelaide United against Central Coast Mariners.

West Torrens Birkalla

In February 2015 returned to his home club West Torrens Birkalla. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 17 January 2026

External links

• at Soccerway