Whether you are hearing of Alex Matos for the first or have been wondering what he’s been up to these past few months, I assure you, that you will get to know all of that and even much more. From his biography; early life, education, and romantic life, we explored his career timeline, looking into his style of play, Chelsea contract, height, weight, and net worth profile. Well, and now, scroll through as we get into all of that.
Fact-check: Alex, a day before his 19th birthday, on October 2, 2023, made his Chelsea debut in a 2–0 away victory against Fulham in October of 2023. Recall that he signed his first professional contract with Premier League’s Chelsea on July 1, 2023, in a transfer that was reported as a free transfer with subsequent add-ons.
Well, he made his first appearance in October 2023 in a 2–0 away victory, and then, his second appearance in the Carabao Cup win over Blackburn Rovers. Now, he witnessed his first loan transfer on January 4, 2024; currently loaned out to Championship club Huddersfield Town on loan from Chelsea, until the end of the 2023/2024 season.
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Career Timeline
Born Alexandre Matos, Alex Matos is an English professional football player, who now plays as a forward as well as a central midfielder for Premier League’s Chelsea. However, he is currently on loan at Championship club Huddersfield Town.
While we take you through his early life and everything else we found out about him, take a quick look at his player’s Wiki data.
Player’s Wiki Data
Birth Name, Full Name | Alexandre Matos |
Date of birth | October 3, 2004 |
Age | 19 years old |
Place of Birth | Bedford, England |
Nationality | English |
Ethnicity | Ghanaian descent |
Profession | Footballer |
Years Active | 2016 – present |
Position/style of play | Central midfielder, forward, striker |
Current market value | €900k thousand |
Annual Salary | £400k thousand |
Net Worth in [year] | £600k thousand |
Current club | Huddersfield Town (on loan from Chelsea) |
Parents | Jorge de Matos (father) |
Siblings | Nil |
College | High school graduate |
Girlfriend | Single |
Current Resident | London, England |
Height | 5 feet 10 inches tall |
Weight | 70 kg |
Alex Matos Biography
Now aged 19 years, Alex Matos, whose real name is Alexandre Matos, was born on October 3, 2004, to his father, Jorge de Matos, and mother, Mrs. Matos, in Bedford, England, United Kingdom. He had both his elementary school and high school education at local schools in England.
Though little less is known about his family dynamics, as whether or not he has siblings (brothers and sisters) is not known, we could confirm that his family name is “Matos.” He was raised in a Christian household by his parents of Ghanaian descent.
Born and raised in England, however, he has English nationality by birth, and well, is qualified to play for England at the international level. Actually, he has, in the past, represented England at under-15 level. And yes, he is equally qualified to represent Ghana in the international league, if he chooses to.
Career Timeline
From our team’s findings, his loan transfer to Huddersfield Town expires on May 31, 2024, ahead of the 2024/2025 season. Meanwhile, his contract with Chelsea expires on June 30, 2026. Notably, sources say he started his youth career, by joining Kempston Colts as a child, where he first started his training.
Later on, however, he moved to Luton Town at under-9 level, where he trained and played youth football until the early months of 2016. Then, he joined Norwich City, and due to his performance as an attacking midfield, also playing either as a wing or as a striker, Alex Matos quickly became a regular for the club’s Under-18 team during the Premier League’s 2022–2023 season.
Interestingly, he, while still with Norwich City, made his debut for their Under-21s, where he was recorded to have scored three goals in the Premier League 2. Signed with Chelsea in July 2023, Alex has scored a total of one goal for the club.
Side note: Alex’s number is number 21, his style of player is unique to him, and from sources across the web, he plays positions like central midfielder, forward, and striker. Meanwhile, his agent is SEG.
How Tall is Alex Matos? Height, Weight
On body measurements, Alex Matos’ height is 5 feet 10 inches. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall (180 cm or 1.8 m), Alex’s height is recognized as one of his advantages as a footballer.
With a body weight of 70 kg (154 pounds), his body weight is average and athletic. Oh, and yes, he enjoys working out and keeping fit. Meanwhile, his eye color is dark brown. His skin tone is Black and his hair color is black.
Girlfriend, Relationship
At 19 years old, Alex Matos is currently single and so doesn’t have a girlfriend. Although he has been linked to being romantically involved with a few girls, Alex is focusing his undivided attention on his career.
He, however, often cherishes his family, including his father, Jorge de Matos, who sources say has been at the forefront of his career success. Obviously, his mother and siblings, alike, are all supportive of him.
Alex Matos Net Worth
With a current market transfer value of over €900k thousand, Alex Matos has a net worth estimated to be £600k thousand. His annual salary is over £400k thousand and his monthly salary is estimated to be £20k thousand.
Catch up with his fellow January 2024 new Chelsea loan spill transfer mate, Eddie Beach, a Welsh 20-year-old goalkeeper, who has a net worth of £400k thousand and a current market transfer value of over €250k. He is currently on loan from Chelsea at the National League club, Gateshead.
Source: www.footybrief.net.