Nicky Shorey
| Date of birth | 19 February 1981 |
| Place of birth | Romford |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Defender/Left back |
One of a number of very promising youngsters on Leyton Orient's books, Nicky Shorey made several appearances at both left back and left midfield during the first half of 2000-01.
His exploits soon attracted the attention of bigger clubs and in February he was sold to Reading.
Nicky's contract at Reading was extended to June 2007 in September 2004, then to June 2009 in August 2006.
He joined Aston Villa in August 2008 with a three-year contract.
Nicky joined West Bromwich Albion in August 2010 with a two-year contract.
He re-joined Reading in July 2012 with a one-year contract.
Nicky joined Bristol City in August 2013 with a contract to December 2013.
He joined Portsmouth in January 2014 with a contract to June 2014 that was extended to June 2015 in May 2014.
Nicky joined Colchester United in January 2016 with a contract to June 2016.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Leyton Orient | 05 Jul 1999 | 09 Feb 2001 | |
| Reading | 09 Feb 2001 | 07 Aug 2008 | |
| Aston Villa | 07 Aug 2008 | 09 Aug 2010 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 24 Nov 2009 | 24 Jan 2010 | L |
| Fulham | 01 Feb 2010 | 31 May 2010 | L |
| West Bromwich Albion | 09 Aug 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Reading | 10 Jul 2012 | 30 Jun 2013 | |
| Bristol City | 30 Aug 2013 | 30 Dec 2013 | |
| Portsmouth | 09 Jan 2014 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| FC Pune City | 21 Jul 2015 | 31 Dec 2015 | |
| Colchester United | 20 Jan 2016 | 30 Jun 2016 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Leyton Orient | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Leyton Orient | League Division 3 | 8 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Reading | League Division 2 | 32 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 | 43 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Reading | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Reading | League Division 1 | 35 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Reading | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Reading | League Championship | 44 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Reading | League Championship | 40 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Reading | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Reading | Premier League | 37 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Reading | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Reading | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Reading | Premier League | 36 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 19 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | UEFA Cup | 8 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 3 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Fulham | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Fulham | Premier League | 9 |
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| 2009-10 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 9 |
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| 2010-11 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 25 | 3 |
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| 2011-12 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 22 | 3 |
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| 2012-13 | Reading | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Reading | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Reading | Premier League | 16 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Bristol City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Bristol City | League One | 11 | 3 |
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| 2013-14 | Portsmouth | League Two | 21 |
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| 2014-15 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Portsmouth | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Portsmouth | League Two | 19 | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Colchester United | League One | 13 | 2 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2008 | FH Hafnarfjordur v Aston Villa | W | 1-4 | UEFA Cup | 2nd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 17 Aug 2008 | Aston Villa v Manchester City | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Stoke City v Aston Villa | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2008 | Aston Villa v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Litex Lovech v Aston Villa | W | 1-3 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 2008 | West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Aston Villa v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Aston Villa v Sunderland | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Aston Villa v Litex Lovech | D |
1-1 Agg: 4-2 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 05 Oct 2008 | Chelsea v Aston Villa | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 2008 | Aston Villa v Ajax | W | 2-1 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 26 Oct 2008 | Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa | W | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2008 | Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Slavia Praha v Aston Villa | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 09 Nov 2008 | Aston Villa v Middlesbrough | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Dec 2008 | Hamburger SV v Aston Villa | L | 3-1 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 04 Jan 2009 | Gillingham v Aston Villa | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 24 Jan 2009 | Doncaster Rovers v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Portsmouth v Aston Villa | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Aston Villa v Doncaster Rovers | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 18 Feb 2009 | Aston Villa v CSKA Moskva | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | Round of 32 1st leg |
| 26 Feb 2009 | CSKA Moskva v Aston Villa | L |
2-0 Agg: 3-1 |
UEFA Cup | Round of 32 2nd leg |
| 05 Apr 2009 | Manchester United v Aston Villa | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Apr 2009 | Aston Villa v Everton | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Aston Villa v West Ham United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2009 | Aston Villa v Hull City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 May 2009 | Fulham v Aston Villa | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 May 2009 | Middlesbrough v Aston Villa | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 May 2009 | Aston Villa v Newcastle United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 2009 | Rapid Wien v Aston Villa | L | 1-0 | UEFA Europa League | Qualifying play-off 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 2009 | Liverpool v Aston Villa | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2009 | Aston Villa v Rapid Wien | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-2 |
UEFA Europa League | Qualifying play-off 2nd leg |
| 30 Aug 2009 | Aston Villa v Fulham | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Aston Villa v Cardiff City | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
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 |
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| 2006-07 | England | B International | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | England | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | England | International Friendly | 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 | |
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| 25 May 2007 | England v Albania | W | 3-1 | B International | |
| 01 Jun 2007 | England v Brazil | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Aug 2007 | England v Germany | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.