Biography
Who is Matt Lam?
Early life and youth career
Matt Lam was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on September 10, 1989. His mother is Canadian of Dutch descent, while his father is from Hong Kong. He has a brother named Sam Lam, who is also involved in professional soccer.
As a youth athlete, he gained experience playing for major clubs abroad. He spent time developing his skills in the Netherlands with Ajax. Also, he played youth soccer in England while affiliated with Sheffield United.
Professional club career
His professional debut occurred in October 2009 with the Croatian side NK Croatia Sesvete. Following this, he moved back to his home country to play for FC Edmonton in 2010. During his time there, the team was preparing for the North American Soccer League.
In January 2011, he left the Canadian club to join the Japanese team JEF United Chiba on a loan deal. A few years later, in February 2013, he signed an 18-month contract to play for the Hong Kong First Division side Kitchee SC. He remained with Kitchee for six years before his departure was announced in May 2019.
Later in 2019, he joined the club R&F. During his tenure there, he scored a brace in a 7-1 victory over Rangers in December. He later took legal action against the club in November 2020 regarding unpaid wages. He subsequently had stints with Southern and Eastern.
International experience
Beyond his club engagements, Matt Lam has represented his home nation on the international stage. He earned a cap for the Canada national under-20 association football team in November 2008. This remains a well-known part of his professional history as a midfielder representing Canada.
Birthday and age
Matt Lam was born on September 10, 1989, which makes Matt 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Matt shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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