Chris Riggott

Date of birth01 September 1980
Place of birthDerby
NationalityEnglish
Weight77 kg
Height1.91 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Having begun the 2000-01 season as one of a number of promising young players at Pride Park, Chris made such progress during the campaign that he was soon regarded as a regular in the first team.

A right-sided centre back who tackles cleanly and can dominate in the penalty area, he fitted in well in a three-man defensive formation and clearly benefited from the coaching provided by Colin Todd.

He was outstanding on many occasions, none more so than in the drawn game at Anfield.

His sterling performances earned him a place in the England Under-21 squad and, after making his debut in the friendly against Spain, he won three more caps.

A lifelong Rams supporter, he signed an extended contract with the club that was intended to run until June 2005.

Chris' contract at Middlesbrough was extended to June 2010 in July 2006.

He re-joined Derby County in August 2011 with a one-year contract that was cancelled in December 2011.

Chris joined Burton Albion in February 2012 with a contract to June 2012.

He announced his retirement in March 2012 due to a back injury.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Derby County 05 Oct 1998 31 Jan 2003
Middlesbrough 31 Jan 2003 30 Jun 2010
Stoke City 29 Feb 2008 02 May 2008 L
Cardiff City 17 Sep 2010 31 Jan 2011
Derby County 10 Aug 2011 22 Dec 2011
Burton Albion 09 Feb 2012 20 Mar 2012

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1999-00 Derby County Premier League
1
2000-01 Derby County FA Cup 2
1
2000-01 Derby County League Cup 3
1
2
2000-01 Derby County Premier League 29
2
3
6
2001-02 Derby County League Cup 2
2001-02 Derby County Premier League 37
7
2002-03 Derby County League Cup 2
1
2002-03 Derby County League Division 1 21
1
2
2
2002-03 Middlesbrough Premier League 4
1
2
1
2003-04 Middlesbrough FA Cup 1
1
1
2003-04 Middlesbrough League Cup 4
1
2003-04 Middlesbrough Premier League 14
3
2
2004-05 Middlesbrough FA Cup 1
2004-05 Middlesbrough League Cup 2
2004-05 Middlesbrough Premier League 20
1
2
3
2004-05 Middlesbrough UEFA Cup 8
1
1
2005-06 Middlesbrough FA Cup 5
1
2005-06 Middlesbrough League Cup 2
2005-06 Middlesbrough Premier League 22
2
1
2005-06 Middlesbrough UEFA Cup 13
1
3
2006-07 Middlesbrough FA Cup 1
2006-07 Middlesbrough Premier League 5
1
1
2007-08 Middlesbrough League Cup 1
2007-08 Middlesbrough Premier League 9
1
1
2007-08 Stoke City League Championship 9
2008-09 Middlesbrough FA Cup 1
2008-09 Middlesbrough League Cup 1
1
2008-09 Middlesbrough Premier League 17
3
2009-10 Middlesbrough FA Cup 1
2009-10 Middlesbrough League Championship 4
2
2010-11 Cardiff City League Championship 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
08 Mar 2008 Stoke City v Burnley D 1-1 League Championship
11 Mar 2008 Norwich City v Stoke City W 0-1 League Championship
15 Mar 2008 Watford v Stoke City D 0-0 League Championship
22 Mar 2008 Stoke City v Blackpool D 1-1 League Championship
29 Mar 2008 Sheffield Wednesday v Stoke City D 1-1 League Championship
07 Apr 2008 Stoke City v Crystal Palace L 1-2 League Championship
12 Apr 2008 Coventry City v Stoke City W 1-2 League Championship
19 Apr 2008 Stoke City v Bristol City W 2-1 League Championship
26 Apr 2008 Colchester United v Stoke City W 0-1 League Championship


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 England Under-18
2
2000-01 England UEFA Under-21 1
1
2000-01 England Under-21
2
2001-02 England UEFA Under-21 2
2001-02 England Under-21 2
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
02 Sep 1998 Republic of Ireland v England W 0-5 U18
13 Oct 1998 Italy v England W 2-4 U18
27 Feb 2001 England v Spain L 0-4 Under-21
23 Mar 2001 England v Finland W 4-0 UEFA Under-21 Group 9
27 Mar 2001 Albania v England W 0-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 9
24 May 2001 England v Mexico W 3-0 Under-21
14 Aug 2001 England v Netherlands W 4-0 Under-21
12 Feb 2002 Slovenia v England W 0-1 Under-21
16 Apr 2002 England v Portugal L 0-1 Under-21
17 May 2002 Switzerland v England W 1-2 UEFA Under-21 Finals Group A
20 May 2002 Italy v England L 2-1 UEFA Under-21 Finals Group A


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.