Matthew Turner (footballer, born 2002)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew David Turner[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 2002[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Llanelli, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cardiff City | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Pontardawe Town | ||
| 2018–2021 | Leeds United | ||
| 2021–2025 | Cardiff City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Haverfordwest County (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2023– | Cardiff City | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Aberystwyth Town (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:36, 2 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Matthew David Turner (born 27 March 2002) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Cardiff City.
Early career
Born in Llanelli,[3] Turner attended Glan-y-Mor Comprehensive School in Burry Port.[4] He started his career with Pontardawe Town, before joining Leeds United in 2018.[5]
Career
Turner departed the Leeds United academy at the end of the 2020–21 season, having spent time on loan with Haverfordwest County.[6] In September 2021, he joined Cardiff City on a two-year deal.[7]
In January 2023, Turner joined Cymru Premier club Aberystwyth Town on loan. On 1 April 2023, he scored a dramatic last-minute equaliser against Pontypridd United.[8]
In June 2024, he signed a new two-year contract with the club having been involved with first-team training over the 2023–24 season.[9]
On 2 August 2025, the opening day of the 2025–26 season, Turner made his senior debut for Cardiff in the starting line-up for the 2–1 EFL League One win against Peterborough United. Following a number of impressive saves, head coach Brian Barry-Murphy described his performance as "exceptional".[10][11]
References
- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2024/25 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Matthew Turner at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Twigg, Jon (8 October 2020). "Haverfordwest County sign goalkeeper Matthew Turner". Y Clwb Pel-Droed. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Year 11 pupil selected for Wales U16s Football team". www.glanymorschool.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ @pontyacademyfc (25 February 2018). "Our U16 goalkeeper who will be leaving us in June for an amazing and fully deserved opportunity with @LUFC. Good luck!" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 August 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wallace, Alex (2 September 2021). "Former Haverfordwest County loanee Matthew Turner joins Cardiff City". Y Clwb Pel-Droed. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Academy | Two new additions join U23 side". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Halliday, Dylan (2 April 2023). "Goalkeeper Matthew Turner nets dramatic last-gasp equaliser for Aberystwyth". Cambrian News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Matthew Turner pens new City deal". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ Williams, Glen (2 August 2025). "New Cardiff City star blows away new boss as Turnbull left out over code of conduct". Wales Online. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "Barry-Murphy praises Cardiff youngsters after opening win". BBC Sport. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.