Matthew Fitzpatrick (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 2, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Linfield | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2018 | Immaculata | ||
| 2019 | Belfast Celtic | ||
| 2020 | Coleraine | 4 | (1) |
| 2020–2023 | Glenavon | 109 | (45) |
| 2023– | Linfield | 35 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2024 | |||
Matthew Fitzpatrick (born 1 April 1990) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Linfield.
Early life
[edit]Fitzpatrick started playing football at an early age. He also played Gaelic football as a child.[1] He is a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland.[2]
Career
[edit]Fitzpatrick started his career with Northern Irish side Immaculata. In 2019, he signed for Northern Irish side Belfast Celtic. In 2020, he signed for Northern Irish side Coleraine. After that, he signed for Northern Irish side Glenavon. In 2023, he signed for Northern Irish side Linfield. He suffered a thigh injury while playing for the club.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Crossan, Brendan (31 May 2023). "The life and times of the multi-talented Matthew Fitzpatrick". The Irish News. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Looney, Stephen (17 June 2023). "It would be tough to tempt GAA stars to the Irish League, admits Linfield new boy Matthew Fitzpatrick". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Crawford, Steven (28 September 2023). "Former Irish League star's 'selfish' advice proves catalyst for Linfield striker". Belfast Live. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
External links
[edit]- Matthew Fitzpatrick at Soccerway
- Matthew Fitzpatrick at WorldFootball.net