MATTEO DE BRIENNE
Complete name: | Matteo De Brienne |
Date of birth: | May 25, 2002 |
Place of birth: | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Height: | 1.70m (5ft 7in) |
Nationality: | Canadian |
Position: | Winger/Forward |
Foot: | Left Footed |
Current club: | Atletico Ottawa |
Matteo grew up in the Ottawa South United system in his hometown of Ottawa, Canada. He was invited to Canada u-15 camps and identified by the Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS where he spent his youth career from 2014-2020. He signed his first professional contract with Atlético Ottawa at just 18 years old. Matteo attended the University of Carleton in the fall of 2021 where he finished the season with 8 goals, 4 assists and earning OUA East Rookie of the Year. His performance earned him the opportunity to forego the CPL x Usports draft in order to sign a professional contract with Valour FC. Matteo scored his first professional goal against Cavalry FC on June 16, 2022. Matteo had a breakout season in 2023 with Valour where he was awarded top u21 player in the CPL. Matteo signed with his hometown club Atletico Ottawa for the 2024 season.