# Alex Matos

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English footballer (born 2004)

For the Macanese footballer, see [Alexandre Matos](/source/Alexandre_Matos). For the Dominican singer, see [Alex Matos (singer)](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alex_Matos_(singer)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[es](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Matos_(cantante))]

Alex Matos Personal information Full name Alex Ojahn Matos[1] Date of birth (2004-10-03) 3 October 2004 (age 21)[2] Place of birth Bedford, England[2] Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Position Midfielder Team information Current team Sheffield United Number 28 Youth career Kempston Colts 0000–2016 Luton Town 2016–2023 Norwich City 2023 Chelsea Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2023–2025 Chelsea 1 (0) 2024 → Huddersfield Town (loan) 19 (1) 2025 → Oxford United (loan) 20 (0) 2025– Sheffield United 8 (0) International career‡ 2018 England U15 2024– England U20 2 (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 December 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 08:42, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

**Alex Ojahn Matos** (born 3 October 2004) is an English professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [midfielder](/source/Midfielder) for [EFL Championship](/source/EFL_Championship) club [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.).

## Club career

### Early career

Born in [Bedford](/source/Bedford), educated at Langley School, Norfolk. Matos started his career with [Kempston Colts](/source/Kempston_Rovers_F.C.), later joining [Luton Town](/source/Luton_Town_F.C.) at under-9 level,[3][4] before joining [Norwich City](/source/Norwich_City_F.C.) in 2016.[5] Matos can play in attacking midfield, either wing or as a striker.[6] He became a regular for Norwich's Under-18s during the 2022–23 season.[7] He also made his debut for the Under-21s and scored three goals in the [Premier League 2](/source/Premier_League_2) for the latter.[8]

### Chelsea

On 1 July 2023, Matos signed for [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) side [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.).[9] The transfer was reported as a free transfer with add-ons.[10]

On 2 October 2023, a day before his 19th birthday, Matos made his professional debut in the [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) match against [Fulham](/source/Fulham_F.C.). He came off the bench in stoppage time, replacing [Enzo Fernández](/source/Enzo_Fern%C3%A1ndez) in a 2–0 away victory.[11]

#### Loan to Huddersfield

On 4 January 2024, Matos signed for [EFL Championship](/source/EFL_Championship) side [Huddersfield Town](/source/Huddersfield_Town_A.F.C.) on loan until the end of the season.[12] He scored his first senior goal in a 5–3 defeat to [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.).[13] He made 19 league appearances for the Terriers as Huddersfield were relegated to [League One](/source/EFL_League_One).

#### Loan to Oxford United

On 10 January 2025, Matos joined EFL Championship side [Oxford United](/source/Oxford_United_F.C.) on loan until the end of the season.[14]

### Sheffield United

On 1 September 2025, Matos made a permanent move to EFL Championship club [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.) for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.[15]

## International career

Matos is of [Ghanaian descent](/source/Ghanaians_in_the_United_Kingdom).[3] He has represented England at the under-15 level.[16][17]

On 7 June 2024, Matos made his [England U20](/source/England_national_under-20_football_team) debut during a 2–1 win over [Sweden](/source/Sweden_national_under-20_football_team) at [Stadion ŠRC Sesvete](/source/Stadion_%C5%A0RC_Sesvete).[18]

## Career statistics

### Club

- *As of match played 3 May 2025*[19]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Europe Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Chelsea U21 2023–24 — — — — 2[a] 0 2 0 2024–25 — — — — 2[a] 0 2 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 Chelsea 2023–24 Premier League 1 0 0 0 1 0 — — 2 0 Huddersfield Town (loan) 2023–24 Championship 19 1 1 0 — — — 20 1 Oxford United (loan) 2024–25 Championship 20 0 1 0 — — — 21 0 Sheffield United 2025–26 Championship 0 0 0 0 — — — 0 0 Career total 40 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 47 1

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-EFLT_20-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-EFLT_20-1) Appearance in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Updated squad lists for 2021/22 Premier League"](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2470630/1000). *Premier League*. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wf_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wf_2-1) [Alex Matos](https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/alex-matos/) at WorldFootball.net

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Athletic_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Athletic_3-1) ["Alex Matos, the rise of a boy Chelsea are very excited about"](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154221/2023/12/26/matos-alex-chelsea-norwich/). The Athletic. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Lewis, Arnold (4 July 2023). ["Chelsea's Alex Matos — Scouting Report | EPL News Now"](https://premierleaguenewsnow.com/stamford-bridge-young-guns-alex-matos-joins-chelsea-youth-revolution/). Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Alex Matos signs first professional contract at Norwich City"](https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/alex-matos-signs-first-professional-contract-at-norwich-city). *Norwich City*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Banerjee, Apratim (1 July 2023). ["Who is Alex Matos? Meet the latest Chelsea signing who joins from Norwich City"](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-who-alex-matos-meet-latest-chelsea-signing-joins-norwich-city). *www.sportskeeda.com*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Chelsea snap up City youngster"](https://www.pinkun.com/news/23627137.norwich-city-transfer-news-alex-matos-signs-chelsea/). *The Pink Un*. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Football: Chelsea sign promising youngsters Alex Matos and Diego Moreira"](https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1095502). *www.daijiworld.com*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Alex Matos joins Chelsea"](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/alex-matos-joins-chelsea). *www.chelseafc.com*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Done deals: Chelsea complete signings of two attack-minded players "](https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=47937). *www.allnigeriasoccer.com*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Fulham v Chelsea, 2023/24 | Premier League"](https://www.premierleague.com/match/93384). *www.premierleague.com*. Retrieved 2 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Huddersfield sign Chelsea midfielder Matos on loan"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67883876). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 4 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["REPORT: SOUTHAMPTON 5-3 TOWN"](https://www.htafc.com/news/2024/february/10/report-southampton-5-3-town). *Huddersfield Town A.F.C*. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Alex Matos completes loan switch"](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/alex-matos-completes-loan-switch). *www.chelseafc.com*. Retrieved 26 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Alex is a Blade"](https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2025/september/01/alex-matos-signs/). Sheffield United F.C. Retrieved 1 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Alex Matos"](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/alex-matos). *www.chelseafc.com*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Cusack, Richard (3 May 2023). ["Alex Matos profiled as Chelsea 'complete signing' of Norwich wonderkid"](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/who-is-alex-matos-chelsea-26831991). *Football.London*. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad"](https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/Jun/07/england-elite-squad-sweden-report-20240706). *www.englandfootball.com*. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-SW_19-0)** [Alex Matos](https://int.soccerway.com/players/alex-matos/679633/) at Soccerway

v t e Sheffield United F.C. – current squad 1 Cooper 2 Tanganga 3 McCallum 4 Arblaster 5 Hjelde 6 Bindon 7 Cannon 8 Hamer 9 Ings 10 O'Hare 11 Brooks 12 Hoever 13 Grbić 14 Burrows 15 Mee 16 Shackleton 17 A. Davies 18 Soumaré 19 Ogbene 20 Ukaki 21 Zätterström 22 T. Davies 23 Campbell 24 Chong 25 McGuinness 26 Oné 27 Phillips 28 Matos 31 Faxon 38 Seriki 40 Nwachukwu 42 Peck 44 Riedewald 45 Bamford 48 Rothwell Manager: Wilder

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