Matthew Orr (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 April 2007 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Linfield | ||
| Number | 67 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Linfield | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Linfield | 25 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2024- | Northern Ireland U19 | 3 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:15 (UTC) 16 May 2025 | |||
Matthew Orr (born 16 April 2007) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a defender for NIFL Premiership side Linfield. He is a Northern Ireland youth international.[1]
Club career
A defender, he featured at right back and centre back for Linfield in the NIFL Premiership in his debut season in 2024.[2][3] He scored on his competitive senior debut for Linfield in a UEFA Conference League game, scoring against Stjarnan in July 2024.[4][5] The following month he signed his first professional contract with the club.[6]
It was reported that Linfield turned down a transfer bid from Stockport County for Orr in January 2025.[7] He was named in the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Team of the Year in April 2025.[8] The following month he was named as the league's Young Player of the Year.[9]
He made his debut in the UEFA Champions League preliminary round against Shelbourne in July 2025.[10][11]
International career
He is a Northern Ireland youth international.[12] He scored for Northern Ireland U19 against Israel U19 on 16 November 2024.[13]
References
- ^ "Matthew Orr". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Mills, Alex (23 December 2024). "Linfield teenage sensation getting better every day, raves boss David Healy". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Beacom, Steve (22 January 2025). "'He's a great young talent': League One club track Linfield teenager". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Linfield & Derry City suffer agonising defeats". BBC Sport. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Crawford, Steven (18 July 2024). "Linfield 3 Stjarnan 2 RECAP as the Blues crash out of the UEFA Conference League". Belfast Live. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Morton, Johnny (8 August 2024). "'It's something I've been working towards' - Linfield youngster looking to make Windsor Park impact after signing first professional contract". Newsletter. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Beacom, Steve (1 February 2025). "Linfield turn down League One side's bid for teen star amid interest from Premier League giants".
- ^ "Four Linfield players named in NIFWA Team of the Year". BBC Sport. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ McNabb, Johnny (21 May 2025). "Joel Cooper named Ulster Footballer of the Year after a standout season for newly-crowned champions Linfield". Newsletter.co.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Champions League recap: Linfield 1-1 Shelbourne (1-2 aggregate)". RTE. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Beacom, Steve (7 July 2025). "Linfield boss David Healy outlines how teen star can follow Trai Hume blueprint and prove hit at the very highest level". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Lipniski, Alex (23 January 2025). "Stockport County set sights on Northern Irish defender". The 72. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "ISRAEL U19 VS. NORTHERN IRELAND U19 3 - 1". Soccerway. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.