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

Matthew Sheridan
Personal information
Full name Matthew Benjamin Sheridan[1]
Date of birth (2004-05-09) 9 May 2004 (age 20)[1]
Place of birth New Zealand
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Wellington Phoenix
Number 27
Youth career
Halswell United
Selwyn United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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

Club career

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Youth career

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Sheridan played for both Halswell United and Selwyn United at youth level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2019.[2][3]

Wellington Phoenix

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On 19 December 2023, Sheridan signed a scholarship contract with the Wellington Phoenix.[2] Sheridan made his debut for Wellington on 25 November 2023 in a 1–0 win over Melbourne City.[3][4]

International career

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Sheridan was called up for the New Zealand U23 for the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.[5] He made his debut on 6 September 2023, in the semi-final as a half-time substitute against Vanuatu.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 6 April 2024.[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Others Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 2022 New Zealand National League 26 1 26 1
2023 New Zealand National League 18 2 18 2
2024 New Zealand National League 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 44 3 0 0 44 3
Wellington Phoenix 2023–24 A-League Men 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 48 0 0 0 0 0 48 0

Honours

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New Zealand U23

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list" (PDF). FIFA. 24 July 2024. p. 11. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Academy duo secure scholarship contracts". Wellington Phoenix. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Age group internationals sign first pro' contracts with Wellington Phoenix". friendsoffootballnz.com. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City". A-Leagues. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Five players added to OFC Men's Olympic Qualifier squad". New Zealand Football. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. ^ "M. Sheridan". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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