Matthew Steenvoorden (born 9 January 1993) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Terengganu. He formerly played for Feyenoord, Excelsior and Dordrecht.[1] Besides the Netherlands, he has played in Croatia.[2]
Personal life
The Feyenoord graduate claimed to have Indonesian blood from his grandfather who came from Central Java, precisely in Semarang. "I have Indonesian blood from my grandfather. He was born in Semarang. I want to help the national team and make my family proud," said Matthew Steenvoorden.[3]
International career
Steenvoorden played in the youth national team of the Netherlands U19 in 2011-2012.[citation needed]
Club career
On 28 July 2023, he signed a 1.5-year contract with the Pakhtakor club of the Uzbekistan Super League.[4][5]
Terengganu
On 15 February 2024, Matthew signed a contract with Malaysia Football League club Terengganu.[6]
References
- ^ Matthew Steenvoorden at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ 'Het zou mooi zijn om dat zoveel jaar na Feyenoord nog eens te bereiken’ voetbalzone.nl
- ^ INDOSPORT.com (1 March 2022). "Matthew Steenvoorden, Pemain Berdarah Semarang di Eropa Opsi Timnas Indonesia". INDOSPORT.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ 'Matthew Steenwarden is a player of Pakhtakor’ championat.asia
- ^ 'Officially! "Pakhtakor" announced the transfer of the Dutch defender’ Sports.uz
- ^ snesports.co-admin (15 February 2024). "Matthew Steenvoorden joined Terengganu FC". SNE Sports.Co. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
External links
- Matthew Steenvoorden at WorldFootball.net
- Matthew Steenvoorden at Soccerway
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