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Jadyn Matthews
Personal information
Full name Jadyn Aliana Matthews
Date of birth (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender, midfielder
Team information
Current team
Cornell Big Red
Number 15
Youth career
2014 Dwyer Panthers
Boca United Soccer Academy
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Cornell Big Red 35 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Florida Krush 2 (0)
International career
2018 Jamaica U20 3 (1)
2018– Jamaica 8 (0)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Jamaica.svg Jamaica
CONCACAF W Championship
Third 2018 United States
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 January 2022

Jadyn Aliana Matthews, born on November 16, 1999, is a talented footballer. She was born in America but plays for Jamaica's national women's team. Jadyn is a defender for the Cornell Big Red team. She is known for her strong play in defense and sometimes as a midfielder.

Playing for Jamaica

Jadyn Matthews has played for Jamaica's national teams. In 2018, she represented Jamaica at the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. This was a big tournament for young players.

Senior Team Debut

Jadyn made her first appearance for the senior Jamaica women's national team on July 19, 2018. This game was against Venezuela. It was an exciting moment for her career.

Jadyn's Family Connections

Jadyn Matthews has a famous relative! She is related to Don Quarrie. He is an Olympic gold-medalist. Don Quarrie is a well-known athlete from Jamaica.

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