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.