Ömer Riza

Date of birth08 November 1979
Place of birthEdmonton, England
NationalityTurkish
Weight71 kg
Height1.75 m
PositionForward

Ömer Riza's only appearance for Arsenal was as an added time substitute in a Worthington Cup tie at Derby County in October 1998.

After beginning 2000-01 with West Ham United's reserves, Ömer joined Barnet on loan in October and made a huge impact with the Third Division club.

The Bees were keen to make the transfer a permanent one but no deal could be agreed and he returned to Upton Park.

He was loaned out again to Cambridge United in March and, after scoring on his debut against Oldham Athletic, he became an instant hit with the Us fans.

Ömer is an exciting right-sided striker with blistering pace and a great eye for goal.

He completed a permanent move to Cambridge United in August 2002 on a one-year contract.

On its completion, he joined Turkish club Denizlispor in a two-year deal.

Ömer's contract at Shrewsbury Town was extended to June 2010 in June 2009 but was cancelled in January 2010.

He joined Aldershot Town in February 2010 with a contract to June 2010.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arsenal 01 Jul 1998 02 Dec 1999
ADO Den Haag 19 Feb 1999 01 Jun 1999 L
West Ham United 02 Dec 1999 30 Jun 2002
Barnet 20 Oct 2000 20 Jan 2001 L
Cambridge United 02 Mar 2001 06 May 2001 L
Aberdeen 08 Jul 2002 15 Jul 2002 T
Cambridge United 09 Aug 2002 30 Jun 2003
Denizlispor 22 Jul 2003 30 Jun 2005
Trabzonspor 01 Jul 2005 31 Jan 2008
Shrewsbury Town 17 Apr 2009 25 Jan 2010
Aldershot Town 25 Feb 2010 30 Jun 2010
Histon 27 Aug 2010 31 Jan 2012
Boreham Wood 23 Feb 2012

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 Arsenal League Cup
1
2000-01 Barnet FA Cup 1
2000-01 Barnet LDV Vans Trophy 2
1
1
2000-01 Barnet League Division 3 7
3
4
2000-01 Cambridge United League Division 2 10
2
3
2002-03 Cambridge United FA Cup 3
2
1
2002-03 Cambridge United LDV Vans Trophy 4
1
4
2002-03 Cambridge United League Cup 2
1
2002-03 Cambridge United League Division 3 43
3
11
7
2008-09 Shrewsbury Town League Two
2
2008-09 Shrewsbury Town League Two Play-Offs 1
2
2009-10 Aldershot Town League Two
1
2009-10 Shrewsbury Town League Cup
1
2009-10 Shrewsbury Town League Two 1
7
2012-13 Boreham Wood FA Cup 1


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
28 Oct 1998 Derby County v Arsenal W 1-2 League Cup 3rd round


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