Biography
Who is Mathew Ryan?
Early life and education
Mathew Ryan was born on April 8, 1992, in Plumpton, New South Wales. He grew up in Australia and attended Westfields Sports High School during his youth.
He began playing football when he was just four years old. During his formative years, he played for youth teams including Blacktown City and the Central Coast Mariners.
Club career highlights
Mathew made his senior professional debut with Blacktown City before moving to the Central Coast Mariners in 2010. During his time with the Mariners, he won the Joe Marston Medal and was named the A-League Young Footballer of the Year for the 2010–11 season.
In 2013, he transferred to the Belgian side Club Brugge. While playing in the Belgian Pro League, he was named Goalkeeper of the Year for two consecutive seasons and helped his team win the Belgian Cup in 2015.
His career then took him to La Liga with Valencia CF, where he signed a six-year contract in 2015. He also spent time in Belgium on loan with K.R.C. Genk during his tenure with Valencia.
Premier League and international play
Mathew Ryan moved to the English Premier League in 2017 to join Brighton & Hove Albion. He played 121 matches for the club and recorded ten clean sheets during the 2017–18 season.
On the international stage, he has served as the captain for the Australia men's national soccer team. He made his senior international debut in 2012 and has represented his country in multiple FIFA World Cups, including the 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 tournaments.
He also competed in several AFC Asian Cup tournaments. During the 2015 event, he won the award for Best Goalkeeper as Australia won the competition on home soil.
Birthday and age
Mathew Ryan was born on April 8, 1992, which makes Mathew 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Mathew shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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