* Club domestic league appearances and goalsas of 18 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16 September 2015
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.
In February 2015 returned to his home club West Torrens Birkalla.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5] 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.[4] 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.[6] One of his finest moments came in the 2025-26Original Rivalry against Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium when Kitto scored a winning header in extra time.[7]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 17 January 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition