Draft:Matty Stenson

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Matty Stenson, born Matthew Stenson on March 16, 1994, in Coventry, England, is a professional footballer playing as a centre-forward for AFC Telford United. Below is a detailed overview of his career, personal life, stats, and additional information based on available sources.

Career Overview

Position: Centre-Forward

Current Club: AFC Telford United (since January 12, 2024)

Height: 1.88 m (6'2")

Foot: Left

Citizenship: England

Contract: Expires June 30, 2025, with last extension on May 25, 2024 Career Path: Youth Career: Started at Coventry City’s youth system, but a severe hip injury requiring career-saving surgery sidelined him for two-and-a-half years. The operation had a 50/50 success rate. Senior Career: Hinckley United / Hinckley Leicester Road: Resumed career post-injury.

Barwell: Scored regularly, catching attention.

Leamington: Strong start in 2018/19 season led to a move to full-time football.

Solihull Moors (2018–2020): Struggled for regular starts; loaned to AFC Telford United in 2019/20, scoring on debut in a 4-1 win over Guiseley. FC Halifax Town (2020–2022): Signed after Solihull; injuries limited impact. Loaned to Tamworth and Kidderminster Harriers (March 25, 2022 – May 31, 2022). Nuneaton Borough (2023): Returned to semi-professional football.

AFC Telford United (2024–present): Rejoined after off-field issues at Nuneaton, marking his second spell with the club. Career Stats (Limited Data Available): Solihull Moors (2018–2020): 24 matches, 2 goals, 0 assists, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards across all competitions. AFC Telford United and Other Clubs: Specific stats (appearances, goals, cards) are available on platforms like Flashscore but not fully detailed in sources. General Note: Comprehensive stats are incomplete due to coverage gaps in lower-tier leagues. Personal Life Date of Birth: March 16, 1994 (age 31 as of April 2025) Place of Birth: Coventry, England

Health Challenges: Overcame a significant hip injury early in his career, which required surgery with uncertain outcomes. This resilience shaped his return to professional football. Social Media: Active, but specific handles not provided in sources. No detailed information is available on family, relationships, or other personal aspects, as public records focus primarily on his professional career. Additional Information Market Value: Not listed, indicating lower-tier status. Playing Style: Known as a “dangerous, versatile forward,” Stenson’s height and left-footedness make him a physical presence. Injury History: Persistent injuries, particularly the hip issue and later setbacks at Halifax, have impacted his ability to secure consistent starting roles. Notable Moments: Scored on debut during his first loan spell at AFC Telford United (2019/20).

Showed early promise at Leamington with a “blistering scoring start” in 2018/19. Clubs Never Played For: Despite some confusion, Stenson has never been registered with Aylesbury United FC. Sources and Limitations Information is drawn from Transfermarkt, Flashscore, Soccerway, and AFC Telford United’s website, among others. Stats are incomplete due to limited coverage of non-league football. For detailed performance data, platforms like Flashscore or Transfermarkt offer more granular insights. Personal life details are sparse, as sources prioritize career information

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