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32 years |
Birth date |
January 13, 1992 |
Zodiac sign |
Capricorn |
Place of Birth |
Wales |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Adam James Matthews (born 13 January 1992) is a Welsh footballer, who plays as a right back for the Wales national football team. Matthews has previously played for Cardiff City and Celtic.
As a child, Matthews attended Penyrheol Comprehensive School in Swansea and before choosing football, was also a talented rugby player including being followed by the Ospreys rugby union side. Matthews' cousins, Liam and Sam, were both previously members of the academy at Cardiff City.
After playing local football, Matthews was taken on trial at Swansea City but suffered a broken arm and was told to come back when he had recovered from the injury. After returning to fitness Matthews attempted to return to Swansea but was told that their youth system was now full.
Matthews attended a trial at Swansea's South Wales rivals Cardiff City and as the only player of around forty attendants at the trial chosen, signed on academy terms at the age of 8. After making his way through the youth side, signed a professional contract in January 2009. On 21 April 2009 Matthews featured in the full side for the first time, when he was named as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Charlton Athletic.
Height | 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm |
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Weight | 154 lb / 70 kg |
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Nationality | Welsh |
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