Ehibhatiomhan signed his first professional contract on 2 July 2021 with Reading.[2]
He made his professional debut with the club in a 3–0 EFL Cup loss to Swansea City on 10 August 2021. He made his league debut for Reading on 6 August 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Shane Long in Reading’s 2-1 victory over Cardiff City.[3][4]
Ehibhatiomhan scored his first goal for Reading in an EFL Cup tie against Stevenage on 9 August 2022.[5]
2023-2024 season
Having made just eight appearances for Reading in the Championship in the 2022-2023 season, Ehibhatiomhan was a regular in the Reading side in the 2023-2024 season. He made 47 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals.[6]
In February 2024, Reading manager Rubén Sellés praised him for his performances, saying: "He has been exceptional."[7]
On 8 May 2024, Reading activated a one-year extension to Ehibhatiomhan's contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2025.[8]
2024-2025 season
Ehibhatiomhan was in the starting 11 for Reading's opening League One game of the season at Birmingham City and scored Reading's goal in a 1-1 draw. He was named in football statistics website Whoscored's EFL League One Team of the Week.[9][10]
Ehibhatiomhan scored again as Reading won 2-0 at home to Wigan Athletic in their second League One game of the season.[11]
He was in the starting line up for all of Reading's first nine League One games.[12]
He was sent off for a second yellow card in Reading's game at Rotherham United on 5 October.[13] After the game, Reading's manager Rubén Sellés said he was "let down" by Ehibatiomahn, adding: "It is not acceptable".[14]
Personal life
Ehibhatiomhan was born in Benin City, Nigeria but lived his teenage years in England.[15]
Career statistics
As of match played 5 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition