Matthew Clarke (footballer, born 1994)
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Date of birth
3 March 1994
Place of birth
Northern Ireland
Position
Defender
Current team
Ballymena United| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Northern Ireland | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ballymena United | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2010 | Linfield | ||
| 2010–2013 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2024 | Linfield | 422 | (11) |
| 2024–2025 | Livingston | 28 | (2) |
| 2025– | Ballymena United | 37 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 April 2026 | |||
Matthew Clarke (born 3 March 1994) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ballymena United.
Clarke began his career in the youth academy of Linfield. He signed as a youth player for Rangers in 2010. The defender rejoined Linfield in 2013, signing a professional contract.[1]
He had a testimonial game in 2023 against Rangers Legends, which included Charlie Miller and Alex Rae.[2]
In May 2024, he signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish side Livingston.[3]
Clarke left Livi at the end of the 2024-25 season and returned to Northern Ireland to sign for Ballymena United.[4]