Matthew Elsdon


Matthew "Matty" Elsdon is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Blyth Spartans.

Club career

Middlesbrough

Having previously played for Sunderland as a striker, Elsdon joined Middlesbrough's academy at the age of 14 and subsequently converted to the role of centre-back. He has since become a regular for the side in the Premier League 2 and even played in every game for his club in the 2015–16 UEFA Youth League.
On 22 May 2018, Middlesbrough announced that Elsdon would not be offered a new contract, bringing to an end his 7-year association with the club.

Inverness CT (loan)

On 7 July 2017, Middlesbrough announced that Elsdon would be joining Inverness Caledonian Thistle on an initial 6-month loan deal, with a view to an extension until the end of the season. Elsdon made his debut for the club in the Scottish League Cup, coming on as a late substitute against Brechin City for Iain Vigurs. He would later make his league debut on the first day of the Scottish Championship season, starting in a 0–1 loss against Dundee United at the Caledonian Stadium.

Barrow

On 12 July 2018 he signed for National League side Barrow. Following promotion to the football league at the end of the 2019-20 season, Elsdon was released by Barrow.

Whitby Town (loan)

In August 2019 he joined Whitby Town on a month's loan.

FC United of Manchester (loan)

In January 2020 he joined FC United of Manchester on loan.

Blyth Spartans

International career

Elsdon's 4 caps at international level came in the 2013 Nordic Under-17 Football Championship.

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