Matt Simon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matt Simon
Occupation	Australian Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 22, 1986(1986-01-22)
Age	38
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Capricorn

Matt Simon Biography

Matt Simon is one of the most popular and richest Australian football player who was born on January 22, 1986 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Matthew Blake Simon, born 22 January 1986, is an Australian international soccer (soccer player). He plays as a striker in Central Coast Mariners FC’s A-League team and is currently Captain.

Simon was a regular player for Australia’s under-23 team (the Olyroos), in 2008. He scored a hat trick for Australia under-23 (the Olyroos) in a 3-1 victory over Republic of Ireland in Malaysia in May 2008. Simon was initially named an alternate player for Olyroos in the 2008 Olympic Games. Simon was then added to the squad after Archie Thompson was hurt mid-tournament. In the team’s last match against Ivory Coast, Simon was a substitute for Archie Thompson in the second half.

On 30 December 2011 it was announced that he had signed a three-year contract worth $400,000 per year to play for K-League side Jeonnam Dragons. It was later announced that Jeonnam Dragons paid a transfer fee of $170,000 to acquire the player.

On 16 May 2013 it was announced that he had re-signed with the Mariners.

After a strong performance for the Olyroos in May 2008, Simon was selected by Pim Verbeek to play for Australia’s senior team for a qualifier for the 2010 World Cup against Iraq. In January 2009, Simon made his Socceroos debut against Indonesia in Jakarta in an Asian Cup qualifier. He was playing in an Australian team consisting primarily of A-League players. Although the game ended in a draw, Simon had a goal disallowed for offside. Five weeks later, he made his second appearance against Kuwait for Australia in the same competition. Simon made his first appearance for Australia in the Socceroos’ match against Kuwait.

Matt Simon Net Worth

Matt Simon is one of the richest Australian Football Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Simon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the week before their 2006 Pre-Season Cup match against the Newcastle Jets, Simon was added to the Mariners’ team. Simon was then reinstated to the squad following Nik Mrdja’s heel injury in round 19. During the 2006 NSW Winter Super League campaign, he was a star for the Central Coast Lightning. Simon enjoyed a solid 2007-08 season with Mariners, even though he did not score any goals. Simon scored a header in the opening league game of the 08-09 season. This would be the beginning of a wonderful season.

Simon began his senior career at Central Coast Lightning, before joining the Central Coast Mariners in 2006. Simon signed with K-League club Chunnam Dragons in 2012. However, he was limited by his injuries. Simon joined the Mariners in 2013. After being released in 2015 by the Mariners, Simon moved to Sydney FC before returning to the Mariners again in 2018. Simon is still the Mariners’ most prolific goal scorer.

Simon has made two appearances for the Australia national team. He also appeared for Australia U23 at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Matt Simon Dating?

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On 10 May 2018, Simon left Sydney FC and signed once again with the Central Coast Mariners, on a two-year contract. On 26 October 2018, he was announced as the Mariners new club captain.

Facts & Trivia

Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Australian football player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Matt Simon celebrates birthday on January 22 of every year.

Did Matt Simon retire?

Mariners great Matt Simon has signed a one-year extension with the club that will see him play on for the A-League 2021/22 season.

Is Matt Simon injured?

Central Coast Mariners striker Matt Simon says he is devastated after a freak injury forced him out of Saturday’s A-League major semi-final clash with Brisbane Roar. Simon suffered a deep gash in his foot, requiring six stitches, while he and his partner were walking their dog at a beach on Thursday night.

What happened to Matt Simon?

On 10 May 2018, Simon left Sydney FC and signed once again with the Central Coast Mariners, on a two-year contract. On 26 October 2018, he was announced as the Mariners new club captain.

Who is mat Simon?

Staff Writer. Matt Simon is a science journalist at WIRED , where he covers biology, robotics, cannabis, and the environment. He’s also the author of Plight of the Living Dead: What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World—And Ourselves, and The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar, which won an Alex Award.

How old is Matt Simon?

36 years (January 22, 1986)