Matthew Shevlin
Matthew Shevlin (born 8 December 1998) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Coleraine.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 December 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Northern Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Coleraine | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2019 | Ballymena United | 62 | (10) |
| 2017 | → Ards (loan) | 10 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | Linfield | 13 | (0) |
| 2021– | Coleraine | 93 | (43) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Shevlin debuted for Northern Irish side Ballymena United at the age of fifteen and scored.[2] He then received interest from the youth academy of English Premier League side Crystal Palace.[3]
College career
Shevlin attended Ulster University.[4]
Club career
In 2019, Shevlin signed for Northern Irish side Linfield, helping the club win the league.[5] He was the top scorer of the 2022–23 NIFL Premiership.[6]
Style of play
Shevlin mainly operates as a striker and is known for his speed.[7]
Personal life
Shevlin's father died when he was a teenager.[8]
References
- "Matthew Shevlin reaping the rewards of regular football". northernirelandworld.com.
- "Matthew Shevlin points to the heavens after scoring on Ballymena United debut with his first touch". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- "Crystal Palace determined to win the chase for Ballymena wonderkid Matthew Shevlin". dailymail.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2023-08-19.
- "The Big Interview with Ballymena United forward Matthew Shevlin". belfastlive.co.uk.
- "Matthew Shevlin thriving at Coleraine". newsletter.co.uk.
- "Playing in Irish League aged 15 was pivotal for my career: Matthew Shevlin". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- "Catching up with young striker Matthew Shevlin".
- "Matthew Shevlin: My dad passed when I was 13… I've been trying to make him proud ever since". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
External links
- Matthew Shevlin at Soccerway
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