Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 3 March 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Northern Ireland | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
–2010 | Linfield | ||
2010–2013 | Rangers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2024 | Linfield | 292 | (11) |
2024– | Livingston | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:24, 14 May 2024 (UTC) |
Matthew Clarke (born 3 March 1994) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Clarke began his career in the youth academy of Linfield. He signed as a youth player for Rangers in 2010. The defender rejoined Linfield in 2013, signing a professional contract. [1]
He had a testimonial game in 2023 against Rangers Legends, which included Charlie Miller and Alex Rae. [2]
In May 2024, he signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish side Livingston. [3]
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