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.
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Matteo Camillo Paul de Brienne | ||
| Date of birth | (2002-05-22) May 22, 2002 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club 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 | 22 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 12, 2022 | |||
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]
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]
On July 31, 2020, de Brienne signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[11]
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.[12][13] 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.[14] While with FC Manitoba, he was invited to train with CPL club Valour FC.[15]
In January 2022, he initially registered for the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft, before withdrawing soonafter on January 13.[16] Instead, on January 18, 2022, he signed a contract with CPL club Valour FC.[17][18] He scored his first professional goal on June 15 against Cavalry FC.[19]
In 2016 and 2017, he attended camps with the Canada U14 and U15 teams respectively.[20]
De Brienne is the cousin of current NHL player Matthew Peca.[1]
Valour FC – current squad | |
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