# Matt Cafer > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matt_Cafer > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Matt_Cafer.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cafer > Source revision: 1311703302 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|English footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Matt Cafer | fullname = Matthew Paul Cafer{{cite news |last=Carrasco Bellido |first=David |url=http://futbolcarrasco.com/futbol-profesional-matt-cafer-un-portero-de-enorme-proyeccion-para-el-europa-fc/ |title=Matt Cafer, un gran portero para el Europa FC |trans-title=Matt Cafer, a great goalkeeper for Europa FC |website=futbolcarrasco.com |publisher=FútbolCarrasco |date=24 July 2015 |access-date=17 February 2019 |language=Spanish |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217211623/http://futbolcarrasco.com/futbol-profesional-matt-cafer-un-portero-de-enorme-proyeccion-para-el-europa-fc/ |archive-date=17 February 2019}} | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1994|9|27}} | birth_place = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth%2C_Dorset), England | height = {{convert|1.89|m|order=flip}}{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} | position = [Goalkeeper](/source/Goalkeeper_(association_football)) | currentclub = [VCD Athletic](/source/VCD_Athletic_F.C.) | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 2006–2011 | youthclubs1 = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) | youthyears2 = 2011 | youthclubs2 = [Yeovil Town](/source/Yeovil_Town_F.C.) | years1 = 2011–2013 | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | clubs1 = [Yeovil Town](/source/Yeovil_Town_F.C.) | years2 = 2012 | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0 | clubs2 = → [Sherborne Town](/source/Sherborne_Town_F.C.) (loan) | years3 = 2013 | caps3 = 3 | goals3 = 0 | clubs3 = → [Willand Rovers](/source/Willand_Rovers_F.C.) (loan) | years4 = 2013 | caps4 = 0 | goals4 = 0 | clubs4 = → [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) (loan) | years5 = 2013–2014 | caps5 = 0 | goals5 = 0 | clubs5 = [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) | years6 = 2014–2017 | caps6 = 16 | goals6 = 0 | clubs6 = [Europa](/source/Europa_F.C.) | years7 = 2017 | caps7 = 9 | goals7 = 0 | clubs7 = [Manchester 62](/source/Manchester_62_F.C.) | years8 = 2017 | caps8 = 0 | goals8 = 0 | clubs8 = [Bath City](/source/Bath_City_F.C.) | years9 = 2017 | caps9 = 7 | goals9 = 0 | clubs9 = [Gosport Borough](/source/Gosport_Borough_F.C.) | years10 = 2017 | caps10 = 0 | goals10 = 0 | clubs10 = [Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.) | years11 = 2017 | caps11 = 5 | goals11 = 0 | clubs11 = [Farnborough](/source/Farnborough_F.C.) | years12 = 2018 | caps12 = 16 | goals12 = 0 | clubs12 = [Manchester 62](/source/Manchester_62_F.C.) | years13 = 2018–2019 | caps13 = 25 | goals13 = 0 | clubs13 = [Gibraltar Phoenix](/source/Gibraltar_Phoenix_F.C.) | years14 = 2019–2020 | caps14 = 11 | goals14 = 0 | clubs14 = [Bruno's Magpies](/source/F.C._Bruno's_Magpies) | years15 = 2020 | caps15 = 17 | goals15 = 0 | clubs15 = [Romford](/source/Romford_F.C.) | years16 = 2021–2022 | caps16 = 37 | goals16 = 0 | clubs16 = [Coggeshall Town](/source/Coggeshall_Town_F.C.) | years17 = 2022–2023 | caps17 = 18 | goals17 = 0 | clubs17 = [Sittingbourne](/source/Sittingbourne_F.C.) | years18 = 2023 | caps18 = 8 | goals18 = 0 | clubs18 = → [Romford](/source/Romford_F.C.) (loan) | years19 = 2024 | caps19 = 0 | goals19 = 0 | clubs19 = [Phoenix Sports](/source/Phoenix_Sports_F.C.) | years20 = 2024– | caps20 = 3 | goals20 = 0 | clubs20 = [VCD Athletic](/source/VCD_Athletic_F.C.) | nationalyears1 = 2018–2019 | nationalteam1 = [Gibraltar](/source/Gibraltar_national_football_team) | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 18:35, 2 November 2024 (UTC) | ntupdate = 21:49, 15 October 2019 (UTC) }} '''Matthew Paul Cafer''' (born 27 September 1994) is a semi-professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [goalkeeper](/source/Goalkeeper_(association_football)) for [VCD Athletic](/source/VCD_Athletic_F.C.). Born in England, he has represented the [Gibraltar national team](/source/Gibraltar_national_football_team). ==Club career== Born in [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth%2C_Dorset), Dorset, Cafer began his football career in the youth system of his home town club [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) captaining their youth sides from under-12 to under-16 level.{{cite web |url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/13501806.Football__Gibraltar_return_for_keeper_Cafer/ |title=Football: Gibraltar return for keeper Cafer |last=Rose |first=Dan |publisher=Dorset Echo |date=28 July 2015 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} Cafer had previously had trials [Reading](/source/Reading_F.C.) and [Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City_F.C.) at the ages of 13 and 14, as well as playing for Dorset county from under-15 to under-17 level.{{cite web |url=http://achievemanagement.co.uk/goalkeeper-matt-cafer-joins-achieve/ |title=Goalkeeper Matt Cafer joins ACHIEVE |publisher=Achieve Management |date=9 November 2013 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/4886993.royals-seal-of-approval/ |title=Royals seal of approval |last=Meech |first=Rob |publisher=Dorset Echo |date=3 February 2010 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} In May 2011, Cafer signed a two-year youth scholarship with [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) side [Yeovil Town](/source/Yeovil_Town_F.C.).{{cite web |url=http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=15011 |title=Three More Sign Up To Scholarship Programme |work=Ciderspace (an independent Yeovil Town FC website) |date=16 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221112/http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=15011 |archive-date=20 November 2018 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} On 12 November 2011, with the unavailability of loan goalkeeper [Marek Štěch](/source/Marek_%C5%A0t%C4%9Bch) due to international commitments, Cafer featured on the Yeovil substitutes bench for the first time in the [FA Cup](/source/FA_Cup) first round against [Hereford United](/source/Hereford_United_F.C.).{{cite web |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/15604820.stm |title=Hereford 0–3 Yeovil |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 November 2011 |access-date=20 November 2018 }} In November 2012, Cafer joined [Western League First Division](/source/Western_Football_League) side [Sherborne Town](/source/Sherborne_Town_F.C.) on a work-experience loan deal featuring once for the Dorset side in a 2–0 win over [Welton Rovers](/source/Welton_Rovers_F.C.).{{cite news |url=http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Sherborne-Town-hope-homework-bring-FA-Vase-glory/story-17327507-detail/story.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505073450/http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Sherborne-Town-hope-homework-bring-FA-Vase-glory/story-17327507-detail/story.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 May 2013 |title=Sherborne Town hope homework can bring further FA Vase glory |publisher=Western Gazette |date=15 November 2012 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} Having been part of the Yeovil squad that traveled to [Wembley Stadium](/source/Wembley_Stadium) for the [2013 Football League One play-off final](/source/2013_Football_League_One_play-off_final), Cafer was awarded his first professional contract at the end of the 2012–13 season signing a six-month deal.{{cite news |url=http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=19611 |title=Glovers Youth Keeper Given Professional Deal |work=Ciderspace (an independent Yeovil Town FC website) |date=22 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120095517/http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=19611 |archive-date=20 November 2018 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} In August 2013, Cafer joined Western League Premier Division side [Willand Rovers](/source/Willand_Rovers_F.C.) on a one-month loan deal,{{cite web |url=http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=20001 |title=Cafer Gets Willand Deal |work=Ciderspace (an independent Yeovil Town FC website) |date=9 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221056/http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=20001 |archive-date=20 November 2018 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} on his return to Yeovil he re-joined his home town club [Southern Premier Division](/source/Southern_Football_League) side [Weymouth](/source/Weymouth_F.C.) initially on loan.{{cite web |url=http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=20236 |title=Cafer To Head Out In Second Loan Deal |work=Ciderspace (an independent Yeovil Town FC website) |date=14 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221025/http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=20236 |archive-date=20 November 2018 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} On 23 December 2013, Cafer was released by Yeovil to join Weymouth permanently on non-contract terms.{{cite web |url=http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=20790 |title=Cafer Leaves Huish Park |work=Ciderspace (an independent Yeovil Town FC website) |date=23 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221058/http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/news/news.asp?NewsItemId=20790 |archive-date=20 November 2018 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/10916949.terras-matthews-aims-to-keep-hold-of-green-and-cafer/ |title=TERRAS: Matthews aims to keep hold of Green and Cafer |last=Summers |first=Adam |publisher=Dorset Echo |date=7 January 2014 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} In January 2014, following a successful trial Cafer signed a professional contract with [Gibraltar Premier Division](/source/Gibraltar_Premier_Division) side [Europa](/source/Europa_F.C.).[https://englishplayersabroad.com/2014/11/22/exclusive-interview-with-college-europas-matt-cafer/ Exclusive interview with College Europa's Matt Cafer] englishplayersabroad.com{{cite web |url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/10948384.terras-matthews-on-the-search-for-reinforcements/ |title=TERRAS: Matthews on the search for reinforcements |last=Summers |first=Adam |publisher=Dorset Echo |date=20 January 2014 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} After two and a half years in Gibraltar playing for Europa and [Manchester 62](/source/Manchester_62_F.C.), Cafer returned to England to sign for [National League South](/source/National_League_South) side [Bath City](/source/Bath_City_F.C.).{{cite web |url=http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/bath-reward-two-triallists-with-deals-37875 |title=Bath Reward Two Triallists With Deals |last=Whitney |first=Steve |publisher=National League |date=27 July 2017 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} Due to a delay in his international clearance coming through following his move from Gibraltar Cafer failed to make a first-team appearance for Bath City, and subsequently joined Southern Premier Division side [Gosport Borough](/source/Gosport_Borough_F.C.).{{cite web |url=https://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bath-city-boss-gary-owers-387557 |title=Bath City boss Gary Owers laments injury misfortune in Poole Town triumph |last=Burridge |first=Harry |publisher=Bath Chronicle |date=27 August 2017 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} In October 2017, Cafer had a brief spell with [Dorchester Town](/source/Dorchester_Town_F.C.) before signing for [Farnborough](/source/Farnborough_F.C.).{{cite web |url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15596632.breaking-news-magpies-dorchester-town-sign-goalkeeper-chad-collins/ |title=BREAKING NEWS: Magpies: Dorchester Town sign goalkeeper Chad Collins |last=Walton |first=Neil |publisher=Dorset Echo |date=14 October 2017 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} In 2018, Cafer returned to Gibraltar to re-sign for Manchester 62 before signing for newly promoted [Gibraltar Phoenix](/source/Gibraltar_Phoenix_F.C.) at the end of the season. Following Phoenix's exit from Gibraltar football in August 2019, he joined [Bruno's Magpies](/source/F.C._Bruno's_Magpies). He left in January 2020 and subsequently signed for [Romford](/source/Romford_F.C.). Cafer joined [Sittingbourne](/source/Sittingbourne_F.C.) in June 2022 after a season with [Coggeshall Town](/source/Coggeshall_Town_F.C.).{{cite tweet|number=1533047552832053255|title=𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Gibraltar International Matthew Cafer. Welcome Matthew 🤝 #SittingbourneFC #TheBrickies|date=4 June 2022|accessdate=18 June 2022|user=SittingbourneFC|author-link=Sittingbourne F.C.}} Mid-way through the season, he rejoined Romford on loan, but left both clubs after a long term injury. After a year out of football in which he spent time playing with Sunday League side Sungate, he joined [Phoenix Sports](/source/Phoenix_Sports_F.C.) on 13 June 2024. ==International career== Following a rule change in 2018, Cafer became eligible to play for the [Gibraltar national football team](/source/Gibraltar_national_football_team).{{cite web |url=https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/16275111.football-gibraltar-focus-for-ex-terra-matt-cafer/ |title=Football: Gibraltar focus for ex-Terra Matt Cafer |publisher=Dorset Echo |date=7 June 2018 |accessdate=20 November 2018 }} Cafer made his international debut for Gibraltar on 19 November 2018, starting in the [2018–19 UEFA Nations League D](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Nations_League_D) match against [Macedonia](/source/Macedonia_national_football_team), which finished as a 0–4 away loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/match/2024132--fyr-macedonia-vs-gibraltar/ |title=UEFA Nations League – Macedonia v Gibraltar |website=[UEFA](/source/UEFA) |publisher=[Union of European Football Associations](/source/UEFA) |date=19 November 2018 |access-date=19 November 2018}} ==Career statistics== ===International=== {{updated|10 October 2019|{{cite web |url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=30523 |title=Matthew Cafer |website=EU-Football.info |access-date=20 November 2018}}}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !colspan=4|[Gibraltar](/source/Gibraltar_national_football_team) |- !Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |2018||1||0 |- |2019||1||0 |- !Total!!2!!0 |} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{UEFA player|250071494}} * {{Soccerway|matthew-caser/217724}} * {{WorldFootball.net|mathew-caffer}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Cafer, Matt}} Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:Footballers from Weymouth Category:English people of Gibraltarian descent Category:English men's footballers Category:Gibraltarian men's footballers Category:Gibraltar men's international footballers Category:Men's association football goalkeepers Category:F.C. Magpies players Category:Weymouth F.C. players Category:Yeovil Town F.C. players Category:Willand Rovers F.C. players Category:Europa F.C. players Category:Manchester 62 F.C. players Category:Bath City F.C. players Category:Gosport Borough F.C. players Category:Dorchester Town F.C. players Category:Farnborough F.C. players Category:Gibraltar Phoenix F.C. players Category:Romford F.C. players Category:Coggeshall Town F.C. players Category:Sittingbourne F.C. players Category:Southern Football League players Category:Isthmian League players Category:Western Football League players Category:Gibraltar Premier Division players Category:Gibraltar National League players Category:21st-century English sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Matt Cafer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cafer) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Cafer?action=history)). 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