Omer Karime Ali Riza (born 8 November 1979) is a football coach and former player who is the manager of EFL Championship club Cardiff City. A forward, Riza signed for Arsenal and West Ham United, making one substitute appearance for Arsenal in the League Cup only.

In an exclusive interview, Cardiff City manager Omer Riza shares his journey, tackles current challenges, discusses player development, and outlines his vision for uniting the club and climbing the Championship table.

Omer Riza was named Cardiff City's First Team Manager in December 2024. Omer began his career in football as a player within Arsenal’s youth setup, making his senior debut for the club in 1998.

Jan 22, 2025 · Cardiff City boss Omer Riza said he is "so proud" of his team after they came from behind to snatch a dramatic late point away to Millwall on Tuesday night, to cap an emotional but successful week ...

Sep 24, 2024 · Omer Riza was reported to be “hurt” and “very disappointed” when he lost his previous job at Watford – and even felt he should have been given the chance to become number one when they sacked...

Jan 20, 2025 · Callum Robinson has backed Omer Riza to succeed in the long term at Cardiff City in the wake of the Bluebirds' thumping win over Swansea City. Cardiff's most comprehensive league south Wales derby ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Cardiff City Football Club is pleased to confirm that Omer Riza has been appointed as the Club’s First Team Manager on a contract until the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

Nov 27, 2024 · Omer Riza has lifted the lid on the stresses that come with being interim manager of Cardiff City and likened the club to being like a "pressure cooker" after going four games without...

Jan 23, 2025 · Manager Omer Riza says more new signings before the end of the January transfer window will be "massive" for Cardiff City's season. The Bluebirds have so far only added Yousef Salech this month ...

After the sacking of Erol Bulut in September, Omer Riza has been interim manager at the Cardiff City Stadium ever since. It was not a surprise, in truth. After overseeing Cardiff City’s worst start to a league season in 94 years, Erol Bulut was sacked from …