Matthew Sheridan

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Matthew Sheridan
Personal information
Full name Matthew Sheridan
Date of birth (2004-05-09) 9 May 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Wellington Phoenix
Number 43
Youth career
Halswell United
Selwyn United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019– Wellington Phoenix Reserves 44 (3)
2023– Wellington Phoenix 4 (0)
International career
2023– New Zealand U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 September 2023

Matthew Sheridan (born 9 May 2004) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix.

Contents

Club career

Youth career

Sheridan played for both Halswell United and Selwyn United at youth level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2019. [1] [2]

Wellington Phoenix

On 19 December 2023, Sheridan signed a scholarship contract with the Wellington Phoenix. [1] Sheridan made his debut for Wellington on 25 November 2023 in a 1–0 win over Melbourne City. [2] [3]

International career

Sheridan was called up for the New Zealand U23 for the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. [4] He made his debut on 6 September 2023, in the semi-final as a half-time substitute against Vanuatu.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 6 April 2024. [5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOthersTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 2022 New Zealand National League 261261
2023 New Zealand National League182182
2024 New Zealand National League000000
Total44300443
Wellington Phoenix 2023–24 A-League Men 40000040
Career total4800000480

    Honours

    New Zealand U23

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    References

    1. 1 2 "Academy duo secure scholarship contracts". Wellington Phoenix. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    2. 1 2 "Age group internationals sign first pro' contracts with Wellington Phoenix". friendsoffootballnz.com. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    3. "Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City". A-Leagues. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    4. "Five players added to OFC Men's Olympic Qualifier squad". New Zealand Football. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
    5. "M. Sheridan". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 7 May 2024.