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Matthew Clarke (footballer, born 1994)

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Matthew Clarke
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Northern Ireland
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Livingston
Number 3
Youth career
–2010 Linfield
2010–2013 Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2024 Linfield 292 (11)
2024– Livingston 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:24, 14 May 2024 (UTC)

Matthew Clarke (born 3 March 1994) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship club Livingston.

Club career

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Clarke began his career in the youth academy of Linfield. He signed as a youth player for Rangers in 2010. The defender rejoined Linfield in 2013, signing a professional contract.[1]

He had a testimonial game in 2023 against Rangers Legends, which included Charlie Miller and Alex Rae.[2]

In May 2024, he signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish side Livingston.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Linfield sign defender Matty Clarke from Rangers". BBC. 24 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Irish League: Linfield's Matthew Clarke thrilled to sign up Rangers legends as part of his testimonial year". Belfast Telegraph. 27 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Former Linfield defender Matthew Clarke makes move to Scottish side after signing two-year contract". Belfast News Letter. 8 May 2024.
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