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Ajay Matthews
English footballer (born 2007) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ajay Matthews (born 11 June 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Millwall.
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Early life
Ajay is of Indian descent through his mother.[3][better source needed] Ajays father is Lee Matthews (footballer), who is his agent as well as the agent of many young player at Middlesbrough
Career
Middlesbrough
Matthews joined the academy on hometown club Middlesbrough at under-9s level having been spotted playing for local side Marton Juniors.[4] Having progressed through the academy system, he signed a first professional two-year contract in June 2023 following an impressive first season as a scholar.[5]
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Matthews featured for the first-team in pre-season friendlies, notably scoring against Hartlepool United.[6] On 22 April 2024, Matthews made his first-team senior debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in a 4–3 home defeat to Leeds United.[7] The debut came amidst rumours linking him to a number of top European clubs for the upcoming summer transfer window.[8]
Millwall
On 30 January 2025, Matthews signed for Championship club Millwall on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.[9]
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International career
Matthews represented the England U17 team at the 2022 Nordic Cup.[10]
In May 2024, Matthews was called up for the England U18s and made his debut which he had scored the final goal during a 4-2 win over Northern Ireland and at St. George's Park.[11]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2023–24 season
References
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