Ryan Kitto
Ryan Kitto is an Australian soccer player who plays as a left back for Adelaide United. He is currently the third List of [Adelaide United FC players|most capped player] for Adelaide United and was formerly a captain of the club.
Career
Adelaide United
Kitto started his career with West Torrens Birkalla, before signing for A-League club Adelaide United. He made his debut on 26 October 2013 for Adelaide United against Central [Coast Mariners FC|Central Coast Mariners].West Torrens Birkalla
In February 2015 returned to his home club West Torrens Birkalla. Kitto was awarded the 2015 Sergio Melta Medal after the 2015 FFSA season#2015 [National Premier Leagues SA|2015 NPL SA] season making 28 appearances and scoring 17 goals.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. 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. 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 Adelaide [United FC season|2023-24 season]. He captained the club across two seasons but stepped down once Goodwin returned to the club. One of his finest moments came in the 2025-26 Original Rivalry against Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium when Kitto scored a winning header in extra time.