Matthew Leal
Matthew Jacob Leal is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder, currently plays for Casa Pia.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Jacob Leal | ||
| Date of birth | February 21, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Newton, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (Centre Back) / Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Casa Pia A.C. | ||
Career
Youth
In 2016, Matthew competed in the IberCup, an international tournament.[1] In July 2017, he joined C.F. Os Belenenses. Leal played for the New England Revolution's U-13 side in 2016-17, appearing in a combined 47 matches. His European Union passport makes him eligible to play for any European team. [3]
Career statistics
| Season | Team | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Casa Pia | 9 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Casa Pia | 8 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | Casa Pia | 25 | 5 |
| 2018-19 | Sacavenense | 22 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | Belenenses | — | — |
| 2016-17 | EF Belém Estádio Restelo | — | — |
Personal life
He is originally from Newton, Massachusetts. He currently resides in Lisbon, Portugal. His twin brother, Patrick Leal is also a soccer player who represents Venezia FC.[4]
References
- Sigal, Jonathan (January 1, 2018). "Leal twins, former Revs and Valeo standouts, now with Portugal's Os Belenenses". New England Soccer Journal.
- "Matthew Leal". PlaymakerStats.com. December 2, 2021.
- "Leal twins, former Valeo and Revs standouts, with Portugal's Os Belenenses". ValeoFCJamaica. June 21, 2018.
- Cardillo, Julian (September 2, 2019). "American midfielder Patrick Leal, 16, signs five-year deal with Sporting CP". Orlando Sentinel.
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