Mattie Pollock
Mattie William Pollock is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town.Career
Pollock attended the Nunthorpe Academy and was attached to Leeds United up until under-15 level, where he was considered a midfielder. He joined Grimsby Town on a scholarship in 2018 after being scouted playing as a defender for his father's team, Polton Allstars. He was called up to the first-team bench by manager Michael Jolley for the first time in October 2018. He was given his professional debut on 29 December, coming on as a 52nd-minute substitute for Martyn Woolford in a 2–1 win at Exeter City following a red card for centre-back Alex Whitmore. He turned professional in February 2019 and upon signing a -year deal said that "my ultimate ambition is to be the best central defender in the world and play at the highest level I can". He was given his first start for the "Mariners" on 13 August 2019, in a 1–0 victory over Doncaster Rovers at Blundell Park.Personal life
He is the son of former Middlesbrough and Manchester City midfielder Jamie Pollock, and younger brother to professional footballer Ben Pollock.Statistics
Other includes appearances in Football League Trophy
