Matthew Millar (soccer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Millar | ||
Date of birth | 23 August 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Australia | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) |
Right back Right midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Jets | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2016 | Melbourne City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2014 | Dandenong Thunder | 32 | (6) |
2015–2016 | Melbourne City NPL | 21 | (2) |
2015–2016 | Melbourne City | 4 | (0) |
2016–2018 | South Melbourne | 69 | (18) |
2018–2019 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | (1) |
2019– | Newcastle Jets | 22 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 May 2019 |
Matthew Millar is an Australian professional footballer who predominantly plays as a right back for Newcastle Jets.
Since Millar is from a family of ten children, eight of them male, soccer was a large part of the family's life and they made a local club their home. Langwarrin was this club, which is from the south east of Melbourne and was also home to a Socceroo Bailey Wright.[1]
Club career
Melbourne City
On 21 October 2015 he made his senior professional debut for Melbourne City in a 2015 FFA Cup match against Perth Glory.[2] He made his A-league debut against Newcastle Jets off the bench.[citation needed]
South Melbourne
In February 2016, Millar left Melbourne City to return to the National Premier Leagues Victoria, signing for reigning premiers South Melbourne.[3] On 19 May 2016, after 7 goals in 14 appearances, Millar extended his contract with South Melbourne until the end of the 2017 NPL Victoria season.[4]
Central Coast Mariners
In July 2018, Millar returned to the A-League, signing a one-year contract with Central Coast Mariners.[5]
Newcastle Jets
On 1 February 2019 it was announced Millar had signed for the Newcastle Jets for the 19-20 A-League season.[6]
References
- ^ http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/meet-the-newcastle-jet-with-nine-crazy-siblings
- ^ http://www.theffacup.com.au/matchcentre/Perth-Glory-v-Melbourne-City-FC/836673#widget-match-day-tabs
- ^ "SOUTH SIGN MILLAR AND M'BAKA ON DEADLINE DAY". smfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ Kyrou, John. "MILLAR EXTENDS CONTRACT UNTIL END OF 2017". smfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Davidson, John (9 July 2018). "Millar makes Mariners move". FourFourTwo.
- ^ "Newcastle Jets confirm Millar signing for 2019/20". Hyundai A-League. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
External links
- Matthew Millar at Soccerway