Alex Matos (born 3 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Oxford United, on loan from Premier League club Chelsea.
Club career
Early career
Born in Bedford, educated at Langley School, Norfolk. Matos started his career with Kempston Colts, later joining Luton Town at under-9 level,[2][3] before joining Norwich City in 2016.[4] Matos can play in attacking midfield, either wing or as a striker.[5] He became a regular for Norwich's Under-18s during the 2022–23 season.[6] He also made his debut for the Under-21s and scored three goals in the Premier League 2 for the latter.[7]
Chelsea
On 1 July 2023, Matos signed for Premier League side Chelsea.[8] The transfer was reported as a free transfer with add-ons.[9]
On 2 October 2023, a day before his 19th birthday, Matos made his professional debut in the Premier League match against Fulham. He came off the bench in stoppage time, replacing Enzo Fernández in a 2–0 away victory.[10]
Loan to Huddersfield
On 4 January 2024, Matos signed for EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town on loan until the end of the season.[11] He scored his first senior goal in a 5–3 defeat to Southampton.[12] He made 19 league appearances for the Terriers as Huddersfield were relegated to League One.
Loan to Oxford United
On 10 January 2025, Matos joined EFL Championship side Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.[13]
International career
Matos is of Ghanaian descent.[2] He has represented England at the under-15 level.[14][15]
On 7 June 2024, Matos made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[16]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 25 January 2025[17]
| 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 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ a b Alex Matos at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "Alex Matos, the rise of a boy Chelsea are very excited about". The Athletic. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Lewis, Arnold (4 July 2023). "Chelsea's Alex Matos — Scouting Report | EPL News Now". Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Alex Matos signs first professional contract at Norwich City". Norwich City. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Banerjee, Apratim (1 July 2023). "Who is Alex Matos? Meet the latest Chelsea signing who joins from Norwich City". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Chelsea snap up City youngster". The Pink Un. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Football: Chelsea sign promising youngsters Alex Matos and Diego Moreira". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Alex Matos joins Chelsea". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Done deals: Chelsea complete signings of two attack-minded players ". www.allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Fulham v Chelsea, 2023/24 | Premier League". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Huddersfield sign Chelsea midfielder Matos on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "REPORT: SOUTHAMPTON 5-3 TOWN". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Alex Matos completes loan switch". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Alex Matos". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Cusack, Richard (3 May 2023). "Alex Matos profiled as Chelsea 'complete signing' of Norwich wonderkid". Football.London. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Alex Matos at Soccerway