Matteo de Brienne

Matteo de Brienne
Personal information
Full name Matteo Camillo Paul de Brienne
Date of birth (2002-05-22) May 22, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Ottawa
Number 22
Youth career
Ottawa South United
2016–2020 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Carleton Ravens 10 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Atlético Ottawa 0 (0)
2021 Ottawa South United 1 (0)
2021 FC Manitoba 0 (0)
2022–2023 Valour FC 42 (6)
2024– Atlético Ottawa 26 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 24, 2024

Matteo Camillo Paul de Brienne (born May 22, 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

De Brienne began playing youth soccer at age three with Ottawa South United.[1][2] In 2013, he was invited by the Dallas Texans SC (an affiliate club of Ottawa South United) to attend trials with the Real Madrid Academy in Spain.[3] He played with the Ontario provincial team at the U14 level.[3] In March 2016, he had a week-long trial with English club Crewe Alexandra.[4] In August 2016, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[3][5]

University career

In September 2021, he began attending Carleton University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[6][7] He scored six goals in ten appearances, helping the Ravens capture the silver medal at the national tournament.[8] He was named the OUA West Rookie of the Year.[9] De Brienne was also named to the 2021 U Sports All-Rookie Team, as well to the national tournament all-star team.[10][11] He was also a nominee for the U Sports Lou Bilek Award (Rookie of the Year).[12]

Club career

On July 31, 2020, de Brienne signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa.[13] However, he did not make any appearances for the club that season.[14][15]

He began the 2021 season with his former youth club Ottawa South United in the third tier Première ligue de soccer du Québec in July.[16][17] However, a couple of weeks later he signed with FC Manitoba, who participated in the 2021 Summer Series, after withdrawing from the USL League Two season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] While with FC Manitoba, he was invited to train with CPL club Valour FC.[19]

In January 2022, he initially registered for the 2022 CPL-U Sports Draft, before withdrawing soon after on January 13.[20] Instead, on January 18, 2022, he signed a contract with CPL club Valour FC.[21][22] He scored his first professional goal on June 15 against Cavalry FC.[23] At the end of the 2023 season, he was nominated for the CPL Best Canadian U-21 Player of the Year award,[24] and eventually won it.[25][26] After the 2023 season, he chose to depart Valour, after declining an extension offer.[27][28] Over his two seasons with Valour, he scored six goals in 44 matches, across all competitions.[29]

On December 21, 2023, Atlético Ottawa announced the signing of de Brienne for the 2024 campaign, as the player signed a one-year deal with an option for another season.[30][31] On 13 April 2024, he made his debut in the season opener against York United FC.[32]

International career

In 2016 and 2017, he attended camps with the Canada U14 and U15 teams respectively.[33]

Personal life

De Brienne is the cousin of current NHL player Matthew Peca.[1]

Career statistics

As of November 3, 2024[34]
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Atlético Ottawa 2020 Canadian Premier League 0 0 – – – 0 0
Ottawa South United 2021[35] Première ligue de soccer du Québec 1 0 – – – 1 0
Valour FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 22 3 – 1 0 – 23 3
2023 20 3 – 1 0 – 21 3
Total 42 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 44 6
Atlético Ottawa 2024 Canadian Premier League 26 0 2 0 3 0 – 31 0
Career total 69 6 2 0 5 0 0 0 76 6

References

  1. ^ a b Matteo de Brienne at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. ^ "Atlético Ottawa Signs Hometown Talent Matteo de Brienne for 2024 Season". Atlético Ottawa. December 21, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Matteo de Brienne Vancouver Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  4. ^ "England tour, trials, and Team Canada training for OSU 2001 boys". Ottawa Sportspage. April 2016. p. 7.
  5. ^ "The Homecoming of Matteo de Brienne: Ottawa's Rising Star". Atlético Ottawa. December 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Benhin, Eddie (January 19, 2022). "Local star Matteo de Brienne explains why he signed with Valour FC". 613 Sports.
  7. ^ "Matteo de Brienne Eikon Sports Profile". Eikon Sports.
  8. ^ Steiner, Ben (April 9, 2022). "Coore, de Brienne highlight U SPORTS players to watch in CPL's western 4". 49 Sport.
  9. ^ Mark, Bryce Mason (November 17, 2021). "Get to know OUA Rookie of the Year: Matteo de Brienne". BVM Sports.
  10. ^ Bahensky, Mark (December 13, 2021). "Ottawa's de Brienne finds footing at Carleton capping soccer journey across Canada with 'viral goal'". Capital Current.
  11. ^ "MSOC: de Brienne Joins Valour FC". Carleton Ravens. January 18, 2022.
  12. ^ "MSOC: Garcia and de Brienne Earn All-Canadian Honours". Carleton Ravens. November 17, 2021.
  13. ^ "OSU Force Academy Zone: OSU's de Brienne joins Atlético Ottawa". Ottawa Sportspages. August 23, 2020.
  14. ^ Tait, Ed (March 1, 2023). ""The moment I get comfortable is the moment I'm in trouble." - Matteo de Brienne". Valour FC.
  15. ^ Jacques, John (July 11, 2023). "Fernandez: De Brienne Welcome In Ottawa 'Whenever He Wants'". Northern Tribune.
  16. ^ Jacques, John (January 18, 2022). "Matteo De Brienne Set For CPL Return – But Not With Ottawa". Northern Tribune.
  17. ^ Jacques, John (April 25, 2022). "The Moment De Brienne's Parents See Him Come On The Pitch". Northern Tribune.
  18. ^ Jacques, John (July 21, 2021). "FC Manitoba Adds Two MLS Academy Youngsters". Northern Tribune.
  19. ^ Jacques, John (January 18, 2022). "Valour FC Lands Matteo De Brienne". Northern Tribune.
  20. ^ Dill, Jayden (January 18, 2022). "Carleton's Matteo de Brienne inks pro contract with CPL's Valour FC". The Charlatan.
  21. ^ "Valour FC sign Canadian left back Matteo de Brienne". Valour FC. January 18, 2022.
  22. ^ Dill, Jayden (February 14, 2022). "De Brienne to Valour: Inside the star rookie's transition to the CPL". The Charlatan.
  23. ^ "Valour FC's home troubles continue in loss to Cavalry FC". National Post. June 15, 2022.
  24. ^ "Cameron, De Brienne, Poku nominated for Best Canadian U-21 Player Award". Canadian Premier League. October 17, 2023.
  25. ^ "Valour FC's Matteo de Brienne wins 2023 CPL Best Canadian U-21 Player Award". Canadian Premier League. October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  26. ^ Jacques, John (October 27, 2023). "2023 CPL Awards Round Up: Cavalry Dominates The Show". Northern Tribune. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  27. ^ "Valour FC announce 7 departures including Gutierrez, de Brienne". Canadian Premier League. December 20, 2023.
  28. ^ Jacques, John (December 20, 2023). "Big Shoes To Fill: Gutierrez And De Brienne Leave Valour FC". Northern Tribune.
  29. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (December 21, 2023). "'Where I was meant to be': U-21 Player of the Year Matteo de Brienne returns home to Atlético Ottawa". Canadian Premier League.
  30. ^ "Atlético Ottawa Signs Hometown Talent Matteo de Brienne for 2024 Season". Atlético Ottawa. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  31. ^ Jacques, John (December 21, 2023). "Atletico Ottawa Secures The Return Of Matteo De Brienne". Northern Tribune. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  32. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (April 13, 2024). "Recap: Atlético Ottawa 2-1 York United — CPL Match #1". Canadian Premier League.
  33. ^ "Atlético Ottawa inks Canadian winger Matteo de Brienne". Canadian Premier League. July 31, 2020.
  34. ^ Matteo de Brienne at Soccerway
  35. ^ "PLSQ Statistiques". TSI Sports.