Matthew Millar (soccer)

Matthew Millar is an Australian professional footballer who predominantly plays as a right back for Newcastle Jets.

Matthew Millar
Personal information
Full name Matthew Millar
Date of birth (1996-08-23) 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]

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References
  1. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/meet-the-newcastle-jet-with-nine-crazy-siblings
  2. http://www.theffacup.com.au/matchcentre/Perth-Glory-v-Melbourne-City-FC/836673#widget-match-day-tabs
  3. "SOUTH SIGN MILLAR AND M'BAKA ON DEADLINE DAY". smfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  4. Kyrou, John. "MILLAR EXTENDS CONTRACT UNTIL END OF 2017". smfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  5. Davidson, John (9 July 2018). "Millar makes Mariners move". FourFourTwo.
  6. "Newcastle Jets confirm Millar signing for 2019/20". Hyundai A-League. Retrieved 3 May 2019.


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