Matt Derbyshire: Biography, Facts and Career
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Matthew Anthony Derbyshire (born 14 April 1986) is an English footballer who last played as a striker for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Matlock Town. He began his career with non-League side Great Harwood Town before earning himself a move to local Premier League team Blackburn Rovers in 2003. He played for Blackburn for five years, and had loan spells with Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham and Olympiacos, before joining the latter club on a permanent basis in 2009. Whilst at Olympiacos, Derbyshire won the Super League Greece and Greek Cup. He returned to England in 2010 with Birmingham City, and continued with spells at Nottingham Forest, Oldham Athletic, Blackpool and Rotherham United. He spent four seasons in Cyprus with Omonia followed by one season with A-League club Macarthur FC before returning to Cyprus with AEK Larnaca. He joined NorthEast United in 2022. He spent two seasons with Bradford City before retiring from football in November 2024. He won 14 caps for England at under-21 level.
Quick facts about Matt Derbyshire
- Full name: Matt Derbyshire
- Born: 1986-04-14
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q376404
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Who is Matt Derbyshire?
Matthew Anthony Derbyshire (born 14 April 1986) is an English footballer who last played as a striker for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Matlock Town. He began his career with non-League side Great Harwood Town before earning himself a move to local Premier League team Blackburn Rovers in 2003.
What nationality is Matt Derbyshire?
Matt Derbyshire is United Kingdom.
When was Matt Derbyshire born?
Matt Derbyshire was born on 1986-04-14.
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