Matt Rickard
Matthew Rickard (born 1993) is a former English footballer who played as a striker.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Rickard | ||
Date of birth | 1993 (age 29–30) | ||
Place of birth | Exeter, England | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2011 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
2011–2012 | Michigan Wolverines | ||
2013–2015 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Plymouth Argyle | 1 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Lansing United | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:02, 23 September 2011 (UTC) |
Club career
Rickard was a product of the Plymouth Argyle Centre of Excellence.[1] He made his first-team debut as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat against Oldham Athletic on 15 January 2011.
Rickard moved to the US in 2011 and enrolled at the University of Michigan thus becoming one of the Michigan Wolverines who play in the Big Ten Conference in the NCAA Division 1. After one season at Michigan, he transferred to Oakland University and played three seasons for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, twice qualifying for the post-season NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship as the Horizon League tournament champions.
After retiring from football, Rickard now works at Mercedes Benz South West in Exeter.[2]
References
- "Player profile" Plymouth Argyle F.C. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
- "Meet the Team: Matt Rickard, Used Car Sales Manager". Mercedes Benz South West. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
External links
- Matt Rickard player profile at pafc.premiumtv.co.uk
- Matthew Rickard player profile at mgoblue.com