Matthew Millar (soccer)
Matthew Millar is an Australian professional footballer who predominantly plays as a right back for Newcastle Jets.
Millar with Central Coast Mariners | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Millar | ||
Date of birth | 23 August 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Australia | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Playing position(s) |
Right back Right midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Jets | ||
Number | 16 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2016 | Melbourne City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2014 | Dandenong Thunder | 32 | (6) |
2015–2016 | Melbourne City NPL | 21 | (2) |
2015–2016 | Melbourne City | 4 | (0) |
2016–2018 | South Melbourne | 69 | (18) |
2018–2019 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | (1) |
2019– | Newcastle Jets | 24 | (4) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 May 2019 |
Since Millar is from a family of ten children, eight of them male and two of them female, soccer was a large part of the family's life and they made a local club their home. Langwarrin was this club, which is from the south east of Melbourne and was also home to a Socceroo Bailey Wright.[1]
Club career
Melbourne City
On 21 October 2015 he made his senior professional debut for Melbourne City in a 2015 FFA Cup match against Perth Glory.[2] He made his A-league debut against Newcastle Jets off the bench.
South Melbourne
In February 2016, Millar left Melbourne City to return to the National Premier Leagues Victoria, signing for reigning premiers South Melbourne.[3] On 19 May 2016, after 7 goals in 14 appearances, Millar extended his contract with South Melbourne until the end of the 2017 NPL Victoria season.[4]
Central Coast Mariners
In July 2018, Millar returned to the A-League, signing a one-year contract with Central Coast Mariners.[5]
Newcastle Jets
On 1 February 2019 it was announced Millar had signed for the Newcastle Jets for the 19-20 A-League season.[6]
References
- http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/meet-the-newcastle-jet-with-nine-crazy-siblings
- http://www.theffacup.com.au/matchcentre/Perth-Glory-v-Melbourne-City-FC/836673#widget-match-day-tabs
- "SOUTH SIGN MILLAR AND M'BAKA ON DEADLINE DAY". smfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- Kyrou, John. "MILLAR EXTENDS CONTRACT UNTIL END OF 2017". smfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- Davidson, John (9 July 2018). "Millar makes Mariners move". FourFourTwo.
- "Newcastle Jets confirm Millar signing for 2019/20". Hyundai A-League. Retrieved 3 May 2019.