Matthew Ridenton

Matthew George Robert Ridenton (born 11 March 1996) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League.

Club career
Ridenton played youth football for Three Kings United and Saint Kentigern College and made his career debut the age of 18 for ISPS Handa Premiership club Auckland City.

Ridenton signed a professional contract at Hyundai A-League side Wellington Phoenix in 2013, and after three years as a sporadic midfielder, he had his breakout in the 2017–18 A-League season, making 26 appearances as the Phoenix finished ninth.

On 9 May 2018, it was announced that Ridenton would move to 2017–18 A-League runners-up, Newcastle Jets on a two-year contract, reuniting with former Wellington Phoenix manager Ernie Merrick.

International career
In May 2014, Ridenton was called into the All Whites squad by interim coach Neil Emblen for a friendly match against South Africa.

New Zealand

 * OFC Nations Cup: 2016