Matt Grimes
- January 5, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Matt Grimes |
Occupation | Association Football Player |
Date Of Birth | Jul 15, 1995(1995-07-15) |
Age | 29 |
Birthplace | England |
Country | United Kingdom |
Horoscope | Cancer |
Matt Grimes Biography
Name | Matt Grimes |
Birthday | Jul 15 |
Birth Year | 1995 |
Place Of Birth | England |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Matt Grimes is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on July 15, 1995 in England, United Kingdom. Matthew Jacob Grimes (born 15 July 1995) is a English professional footballer who is an attacking midfielder for Welsh team Swansea City, while also serving as captain of the club.
He started his career with Exeter City, where he made his debut as a professional at the age of League Two in August 2013. In January of 2015 the club signed him to Premier League club Swansea for an unspecified amount estimated to be PS1.75 million. Grimes has also played for England at both the under-20 and under-21 levels.
Despite leaving the division halfway through the season when he signed for Swansea, Grimes was chosen in League Two’s PFA Team of the Year for the 2014–15 season.
On 2 January 2015, Grimes signed for Premier League side Swansea City with Exeter City receiving an undisclosed club record fee, believed to be in the region of £1.75 million. He completed 90 minutes for the Swansea under-21 side in a 2–1 win against Queens Park Rangers on 27 January. On 1 February, Grimes was called up a Swansea matchday squad for the first time, remaining an unused substitute as they won 1–0 away to Southampton. His debut for the team came on 4 April, as a 90th-minute substitute for Jonjo Shelvey in a 3–1 win over Hull City at the Liberty Stadium. He scored his first goal for the club against York City in a 3–0 home win in the League Cup second round on 25 August 2015.
In Exeter, Devon, Grimes was a player at his home team Exeter City’s academy. He was offered a professional contract from the team in April 2013. Grimes was able to make his League Two debut on 17 August 2013 with the 2-0 win over AFC Wimbledon at St James Park. Then in February of 2014, Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale stated that Grimes as the top young player he’d ever witnessed in his eight years at the club . He praised his technical skills and understanding into the play. On 18 April, away at Chesterfield’s Proact Stadium, he scored his first professional goal for relegation-threatened Exeter, a deflected free kick in the 18th minute to open a 1-1 draw against the highly ranked opponents. Grimes received the Exeter’s player-of this season at the close of the 2013-14 season . He also announced this summer, he decided to commit his decision to stay with the team, despite the reports of interest from several Premier League sides.
Matt Grimes Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Matt Grimes is one of the richest Association Football Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Grimes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At the age of 15, he played in the St Peter’s AirBadgers Ultimate Frisbee team that took home the Junior National Championships for the third year in succession in the year 2011. He was named the most valuable player when AirBadgers defeated Brighton at the end of 13-1.
Grimes was summoned in the squad of Swansea after the club’s removal to Swansea’s Premier League. Grimes scored the first goal for the club this season during an 3-2 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup.
On 28 August 2014, Grimes received his first call-up to the England national under-20 team for the friendly match against Romania. In March 2015, Grimes came off the bench to captain the Under 20s in a win against Mexico. He also scored a penalty in the eventual shoot-out following a 1–1 draw. 4 days later, he started as captain at Home Park in 2–1 win over the United States, wearing the number 7 shirt.
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Facts & Trivia
Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Matt Grimes celebrates birthday on July 15 of every year.
Who does Matt Grimes play for?
Swansea City A.F.C.
What number is Matt Grimes?
8
How old is Matt Grimes?
26 years (July 15, 1995)