Shane Mattis
Shane Mattis is a professional goalkeeper from Jamaica who is currently contracted to North East Stars F.C. in the TT Pro League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shane Navajho Mattis | ||
| Date of birth | 17 November 1980[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | North East Stars F.C. | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Waterford High School (Jamaica)[1] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Arlington F.C.[2] | ||
| 2008–2009 | St. Ann's Rangers F.C. | ||
| 2009–2011 | Ma Pau Stars S.C. | ||
| 2011–2012 | St. Ann's Rangers F.C. | ||
| 2012–2014 | Central F.C. | ||
| 2014–2016 | San Juan Jabloteh F.C. | ||
| 2016– | North East Stars F.C. | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Youth
Taught football at the Fairview Open Bible Church in Jamaica, Mattis originally played as a striker but switched to goalkeeper at age 14 as his team was without someone who could play in goal.[1]
Trinidad and Tobago
Involved with a number of Trinidadian clubs, Mattis made two penalty saves in the 2014 First Citizens Cup for San Juan Jabloteh, knocking out Defence Force from the tournament.[3] Also, Mattis made another two penalty stops for the same club in the 2014 Trinidad and Tobago Classic final.[4]
After retirement, the Jamaican wants to be a coach.[1]
International
Was called up to the Jamaica national football team in 2004 in what he describes as the apotheosis of his career.[1]
Personal life
Having one son, Mattis sees him as his inspiration to play football.[1]
References
- https://wired868.com/2015/04/08/mr-confident-one-on-one-with-jablotehs-shane-mattis/
- http://old.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20050425/sports/sports6.html
- https://wired868.com/2014/10/14/mattis-stars-as-jabloteh-eliminates-defence-force-on-penalties/
- http://www.guardian.co.tt/sport/2014-12-14/mattis-ends-jabloteh-drought