MATT DONNELLY
FOOTBALL PLAYER PROFILE CV



Name: Matt Donnelly
Nationality: AustralianAge: 16
Nationality: Australian
Age: 16
Playing Position: CAM (can play wing and CM)
Current Football Club: AC Milan Academy, Sydney
Past Football Clubs: Rep teams including Sutherland Sharks, St George, Connells Point
Football Club you want a trial for: Any professional club
(preferably in the UK)
Football History: I started playing football at the age of five and it quickly
became my passion. I became obsessed with the game and improving
myself daily and always wanting to be a better player.
This work ethic got me into representative football where I played
for years before joining the AC Milan Academy, Sydney.
I am now in the UK and looking to further better myself and
make a career out of playing the game I love. I am now looking
at getting signed for a professional club.
Playing ability: Creative, smart and good technically. He is a midfielder
with fast feet, commitment and a passion to be the best.
Great vision, strong passing game with high accuracy and a
smooth first touch. He has a very good ability to find space and get
himself and his team mates into goal scoring opportunities.
Very strong off the ball movement.
Strong and fit with exceptional right and left foot shooting ability.
Very versatile, able to play various positions at a high standard.
Will run all day giving more than his share of
work and is an excellent leader. Matt has the ability to
change a game.
Other: I trained at A-League Club Melbourne City’s Training Ground with members of the Nike
Academy and Melbourne City staff. Height: 178cm (5 ft 10) Weight: 70kg (154 lbs)
Passport: British School: I attend St Patrick’s College and have completed year 11.
I am currently exempt from school as I have an elite opportunity of football trials in the UK.
Fixtures: I cannot provide you with a fixture list as I am currently in the UK and will be
doing a seven week training course with an academy (as stated previously).
This will include regular matches against other academies but we have not yet been
informed about what dates and times our games will be taking place.
I can email you this when we find out but it may be at late notice.