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Matthew Jacob Leal (born February 21, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese side Casa Pia.[1][2]

Matthew Leal

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Jacob Leal
Date of birth	(2003-02-21) February 21, 2003 (age 19)
Place of birth	Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Center-back, midfielder
Club information
Current team	Casa Pia
Youth career
2016–2017	EF Belém Estádio Restelo
2017–2018	Belenenses
2018–2019	Sacavenense
2019–	Casa Pia
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022-	Athlone Town	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Youth

In 2016, Matthew competed in the IberCup, an international tournament.[1] In July 2017, he joined C.F. Os Belenenses. His European Union passport makes him eligible to play for any European team.[3]

Personal life

He is originally from Newton, Massachusetts. His twin brother, Patrick Leal, is also a soccer player who plays for Venezia FC.[4] He is of Portuguese descent through his father and holds a Portuguese passport.[5]

References

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