Matt Simon
Simon playing for Central Coast Mariners in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Matthew Blake Simon | ||
| Date of birth | 22 January 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker/Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Sydney FC | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wyoming | |||
| East Gosford | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Central Coast Lightning | 35 | (8) |
| 2006–2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 114 | (36) |
| 2012–2013 | Jeonnam Dragons | 6 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Central Coast Mariners | 33 | (5) |
| 2015– | Sydney FC | 26 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008 | Australia U-23 | 10 | (5) |
| 2009 | Australia | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:42, 16 November 2016 (UTC). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 October 2015 |
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Matthew Blake "Matt" Simon (born 22 January 1986) is an Australian international football (soccer) player who plays as a striker for Sydney FC in the A-League.
Simon started his senior career with Central Coast Lightning before joining Central Coast Mariners in 2006. In 2012, Simon signed with K-League club Chunnam Dragons, however, his opportunities at the club were limited by persistent injuries. In 2013, Simon rejoined the Mariners. He moved to Sydney FC after being released by the Mariners in 2015. Simon remains the Mariners' all-time leading goal scorer.
Simon has made two appearances for the Australia national team. He also appeared for Australia U23 at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
He was added to the Mariners' squad in the week leading up to their 2006 Pre-Season Cup play-off against Newcastle Jets. Simon was then brought back to the squad after Nik Mrdja suffered a heel injury before the round 19 clash against Newcastle. He starred for the Central Coast Lightning during their 2006 NSW Winter Super League campaign. Simon had a solid 07-08 season with the Mariners despite not scoring any goals. In the first league game for the 08-09 season Simon immediately broke his duck and scored off a header that would prove to be the start of his wonderful season.
After a successful 08-09 season, in January 2009, He was offered a 2-year contract by Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids but turned it down citing his preference to remain in Australia with the possibility of playing in Europe in the future. Later in the year, he extended his contract with Central Coast Mariners, staying with the club until 2012.
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