Matthew Leal

Matthew Jacob Leal (born February 21, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Athlone Town.

Youth
In 2016, Matthew competed in the IberCup, an international tournament. In July 2017, he joined C.F. Os Belenenses. His European Union passport makes him eligible to play for any European team.

Personal life
He is originally from Newton, Massachusetts. His twin brother, Patrick Leal, is also a soccer player who plays for Venezia FC. He is of Portuguese descent through his father and holds a Portuguese passport.