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Jadyn Matthews
Personal information
Full name Jadyn Aliana Matthews
Date of birth (1999-11-16) 16 November 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position Defender, midfielder
Club information
Current club Cornell Big Red
Number 15
Youth career
2014 Dwyer Panthers
Boca United Soccer Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Florida Krush 2 (0)
National team
2018 Jamaica U20 3 (1)
2018– Jamaica 8 (0)
Honours
Representing Flag of Jamaica.svg Jamaica
CONCACAF W Championship
Third 2018 United States
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (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 the United States but plays for Jamaica. Jadyn is a versatile player, meaning she can play in different positions. She often plays as a defender, helping to protect her team's goal. Sometimes, she also plays as a midfielder, working in the middle of the field to help both attack and defense. Currently, she plays for the Cornell Big Red team and is also a member of the Jamaica women's national team.

Playing for Her Country

Jadyn has proudly represented Jamaica in international football.

Youth Team Appearances

In 2018, Jadyn played for the Jamaica Under-20 team. She competed in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. This is a big tournament for young players from North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Senior Team Debut

Later in 2018, Jadyn made her first appearance for the senior Jamaica women's national team. Her debut match was on July 19, 2018, against Venezuela.

About Jadyn's Life

Jadyn Matthews has an interesting family connection to sports.

Family Connections

She is related to Don Quarrie, a famous Olympic gold-medalist. Don Quarrie is a legendary Jamaican sprinter. He won many medals in track and field events.

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