Matteo de Brienne

Matteo Camillo Paul de Brienne (born May 22, 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Matteo de Brienne
Personal information
Full name Matteo Camillo Paul de Brienne
Date of birth (2002-05-22) May 22, 2002
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Valour FC
Number 22
Youth career
Ottawa South United
2016–2020 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Carleton Ravens 10 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Atlético Ottawa 0 (0)
2021 Ottawa South United 1 (0)
2021 FC Manitoba 0 (0)
2022– Valour FC 42 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2023

Early life

De Brienne began playing youth soccer at age three with Ottawa South United.[1] In 2013, he was invited by the Dallas Texans SC (an affiliate club of Ottawa South United) to attend trials with the Real Madrid Academy in Spain.[2] He played with the Ontario provincial team at the U14 level.[2] In March 2016, he had a week-long trial with English club Crewe Alexandra.[3] In August 2016, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[2]

University career

In September 2021, he began attending Carleton University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[4][5] He scored six goals in ten appearances, helping the Ravens capture the silver medal at the national tournament.[6] He was named the OUA West Rookie of the Year.[7] De Brienne was also named to the 2021 U Sports All-Rookie Team, as well to the national tournament all-star team.[8][9] He was also a nominee for the U Sports Lou Bilek Award (Rookie of the Year).[10]

Club career

On July 31, 2020, de Brienne signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[11] However, he did not make any appearances for the club that season.[12][13]

He began the 2021 season with his former youth club Ottawa South United in the third tier Première ligue de soccer du Québec in July.[14][15] However, a couple of weeks later he signed with FC Manitoba, who participated in the 2021 Summer Series, after withdrawing from the USL League Two season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] While with FC Manitoba, he was invited to train with CPL club Valour FC.[17]

In January 2022, he initially registered for the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft, before withdrawing soon after on January 13.[18] Instead, on January 18, 2022, he signed a contract with CPL club Valour FC.[19][20] He scored his first professional goal on June 15 against Cavalry FC.[21] At the end of the 2023 season, he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year award.[22]

International career

In 2016 and 2017, he attended camps with the Canada U14 and U15 teams respectively.[23]

Personal life

De Brienne is the cousin of current NHL player Matthew Peca.[1]

Career statistics
As of October 6, 2023[24]
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Ottawa 2020 Canadian Premier League 00–––00
Ottawa South United 2021[25] Première ligue de soccer du Québec 10–––10
Valour FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 223–10–233
2023 203–10–213
Total 426002000446
Career total 436002000456

References
  1. Matteo de Brienne at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. "Matteo de Brienne Vancouver Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  3. "England tour, trials, and Team Canada training for OSU 2001 boys". Ottawa Sportspage. April 2016. p. 7.
  4. Benhin, Eddie (January 19, 2022). "Local star Matteo de Brienne explains why he signed with Valour FC". 613 Sports.
  5. "Matteo de Brienne Eikon Sports Profile". Eikon Sports.
  6. Steiner, Ben (April 9, 2022). "Coore, de Brienne highlight U SPORTS players to watch in CPL's western 4". 49 Sport.
  7. Mark, Bryce Mason (November 17, 2021). "Get to know OUA Rookie of the Year: Matteo de Brienne". BVM Sports.
  8. Bahensky, Mark (December 13, 2021). "Ottawa's de Brienne finds footing at Carleton capping soccer journey across Canada with 'viral goal'". Capital Current.
  9. "MSOC: de Brienne Joins Valour FC". Carleton Ravens. January 18, 2022.
  10. "MSOC: Garcia and de Brienne Earn All-Canadian Honours". Carleton Ravens. November 17, 2021.
  11. "OSU Force Academy Zone: OSU's de Brienne joins Atlético Ottawa". Ottawa Sportspages. August 23, 2020.
  12. Tait, Ed (March 1, 2023). ""The moment I get comfortable is the moment I'm in trouble." - Matteo de Brienne". Valour FC.
  13. Jacques, John (July 11, 2023). "Fernandez: De Brienne Welcome In Ottawa 'Whenever He Wants'". Northern Tribune.
  14. Jacques, John (January 18, 2022). "Matteo De Brienne Set For CPL Return – But Not With Ottawa". Northern Tribune.
  15. Jacques, John (April 25, 2022). "The Moment De Brienne's Parents See Him Come On The Pitch". Northern Tribune.
  16. Jacques, John (July 21, 2021). "FC Manitoba Adds Two MLS Academy Youngsters". Northern Tribune.
  17. Jacques, John (January 18, 2022). "Valour FC Lands Matteo De Brienne". Northern Tribune.
  18. Dill, Jayden (January 18, 2022). "Carleton's Matteo de Brienne inks pro contract with CPL's Valour FC". The Charlatan.
  19. "Valour FC sign Canadian left back Matteo de Brienne". Valour FC. January 18, 2022.
  20. Dill, Jayden (February 14, 2022). "De Brienne to Valour: Inside the star rookie's transition to the CPL". The Charlatan.
  21. "Valour FC's home troubles continue in loss to Cavalry FC". National Post. June 15, 2022.
  22. "Cameron, De Brienne, Poku nominated for Best Canadian U-21 Player Award". Canadian Premier League. October 17, 2023.
  23. "Atlético Ottawa inks Canadian winger Matteo de Brienne". Canadian Premier League. July 31, 2020.
  24. Matteo de Brienne at Soccerway
  25. "PLSQ Statistiques". TSI Sports.
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