Mattie Pollock

Matthew William Pollock (born 28 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town.

Matthew Pollock
Personal information
Full name Matthew William Pollock[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-28) 28 September 2001
Place of birth Middlesbrough, England[2]
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Grimsby Town
Number 25
Youth career
20??–20?? Leeds United
201?–2018 Polton Allstars
2018 Grimsby Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Grimsby Town 42 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 January 2021 (UTC)

Career

Pollock attended the Nunthorpe Academy and was attached to Leeds United up until under-15 level, where he was considered a midfielder.[3] He joined Grimsby Town on a scholarship in 2018 after being scouted playing as a defender for his father's team, Polton Allstars.[4] He was called up to the first-team bench by manager Michael Jolley for the first time in October 2018.[5] He was given his professional debut on 29 December, coming on as a 52nd-minute substitute for Martyn Woolford in a 2–1 win at Exeter City following a red card for centre-back Alex Whitmore.[6] He turned professional in February 2019 and upon signing a ​2 1⁄2-year deal said that "my ultimate ambition is to be the best central defender in the world and play at the highest level I can".[3] He was given his first start for the "Mariners" on 13 August 2019, in a 1–0 victory over Doncaster Rovers at Blundell Park.[7] He scored his first goal for Grimsby in a 1-1 draw with Carlisle United on 24 October 2020.[8]

Personal life

He is the son of former Middlesbrough and Manchester City midfielder Jamie Pollock, and younger brother to professional footballer Ben Pollock.[3]

Statistics
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grimsby Town 2018–19[9]EFL League Two2000000020
2019–20[10]EFL League Two130203030210
Total 150203030230
Career total 150203030230

Other includes appearances in Football League Trophy

    References
    1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Grimsby Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 31. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
    2. "FootballSquads - Grimsby Town - 2018/2019". www.footballsquads.co.uk. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
    3. Westcott, Matt (2 March 2019). "Pollock aims to be the best after signing Grimsby deal". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
    4. Smith, Adam (14 February 2019). "Mattie Pollock signs professional contract with Grimsby Town". www.gtfcacademy.com. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
    5. "Freeview | Mattie Pollock: "It Was A Dream Come True!"". www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
    6. "Exeter City vs Grimsby Town on 29 Dec 18 - Match Centre - Grimsby Town". www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
    7. "Grimsby Town 1-0 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
    8. "Grimsby 1-1 Carlisle Orient". BBC. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
    9. "Games played by Mattie Pollock in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
    10. "Games played by Mattie Pollock in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
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