Alex Matos

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Alex Matos (born 3 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who is a winger at Premier League side Chelsea.

Alex Matos

Personal information
Full name	Alex Matos^[1]
Date of birth	(2004-10-03) 3 October 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth	Bedford, England^[1]
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Forward, midfielder
Team information
Current team	Chelsea
Number	52
Youth career
0000–2016	Luton Town
2016–2023	Norwich City
2023	Chelsea
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Chelsea	1	(0)
International career
2018	England U15
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:57, 3 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Bedford, Matos started his career with Luton Town,^[2] before joining Norwich City in 2016.^[3] Matos can play in attacking midfield, either wing or as a striker.^[4] He became a regular for Norwich’s Under-18s during the 2022–23 season.^[5] He also made his debut for the Under-21s and scored three goals in the Premier League 2 for the latter.^[6]

On 1 July 2023, Matos signed for Premier League side Chelsea.^[7] The transfer was reported as a free transfer with add-ons.^[8]

On 2 October 2023, a day before his 19th birthday, Matos made his professional debut in the Premier League match against Fulham. He came off the bench in stoppage time, replacing Enzo Fernández in a 2–0 away victory.^[9]

International career

Matos has represented England at under-15 level.^[10][11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 4 November 2023^[12]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Chelsea U21	2023–24	—			—		—		—		2^[a]	0	2	0
Chelsea	2023–24	Premier League	1	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		2	0
Career total			1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	4	0

1. Appearance in EFL Trophy

References

1. Alex Matos at WorldFootball.net
2. Lewis, Arnold (2023-07-04). "Chelsea's Alex Matos — Scouting Report | EPL News Now". Retrieved 2023-08-30.
3. "Alex Matos signs first professional contract at Norwich City". Norwich City. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
4. Banerjee, Apratim (2023-07-01). "Who is Alex Matos? Meet the latest Chelsea signing who joins from Norwich City". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
5. "Chelsea snap up City youngster". The Pink Un. 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
6. "Football: Chelsea sign promising youngsters Alex Matos and Diego Moreira". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
7. "Alex Matos joins Chelsea". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
8. "Done deals: Chelsea complete signings of two attack-minded players". www.allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
9. "Fulham v Chelsea, 2023/24 | Premier League". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
10. "Alex Matos". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
11. Cusack, Richard (2023-05-03). "Alex Matos profiled as Chelsea 'complete signing' of Norwich wonderkid". Football.London. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
12. Alex Matos at Soccerway