Matteo de Brienne
Personal information
Full name Matteo Camillo Paul de Brienne
Date of birth (2002-05-22) May 22, 2002
Place of birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Atlético Ottawa
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 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 21, 2023

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]

International career

In 2016 and 2017, he attended camps with the Canada U14 and U15 teams respectively.[32]

Personal life

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

Career statistics

As of October 6, 2023[33]
Club Season League Playoffs National cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Ottawa 2020 Canadian Premier League 00–––00
Ottawa South United 2021[34] Première ligue de soccer du Québec 10–––10
Valour FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 223–10–233
2023 203–10–213
Total 426002000446
Career total 436002000456

References

  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 "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. ↑ "Atlético Ottawa inks Canadian winger Matteo de Brienne". Canadian Premier League. July 31, 2020.
  33. ↑ Matteo de Brienne at Soccerway
  34. ↑ "PLSQ Statistiques". TSI Sports.
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