Matty Costello

Matty Costello (born April 9, 1998) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship.

He has previously played for St Helens and Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and has spent time on loan at Sheffield Eagles, Leigh Centurions, Newcastle Thunder and Barrow Raiders in the Betfred Championship.

Background
Costello was born in Billinge Higher End, Greater Manchester.

St Helens
In 2018, he made his Super League début for St Helens against the Huddersfield Giants. Costello graduated into the first team squad by the 2018 season. Costello played at the Orrell St James ARLFC from an early age before starting a scholarship with the Saints in 2014. Costello was equally at home at centre or in the full back role. This quick, elusive player was a strong defender and played his first senior matches for the Sheffield Eagles club. In 2018 he spent time on loan at the Sheffield Eagles, where he went on to pick up the 2018 Championship Young Player of the Year award after an impressive season with the Sheffield club. In seasons 2019 and 2020, Costello was a squad player for St Helens as the club went on to win back to back Super League Grand finals.

Salford Red Devils
On 9 December 2020, it was announced that Costello would join Salford for the 2021 season on a three-year deal

Barrow Raiders
On 26 September 2023, it was announced that Costello would join Barrow Raiders for the 2024 season on a one-year deal