| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1998-12-08) 8 December 1998 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Coleraine | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2019 | Ballymena United | 62 | (10) |
| 2017 | → Ards (loan) | 10 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | Linfield | 13 | (0) |
| 2021– | Coleraine | 133 | (65) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Matthew Shevlin (born 8 December 1998) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Coleraine.
Early life
Shevlin debuted for Northern Irish side Ballymena United at the age of fifteen and scored.
College career
Shevlin attended Ulster University.
Club career
In 2019, Shevlin signed for Northern Irish side Linfield, helping the club win the league. He was the top scorer of the 2022–23 NIFL Premiership.
Style of play
Shevlin mainly operates as a striker and is known for his speed.
Personal life
Shevlin's father died when he was a teenager.
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.
- "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