All the facts and details about Tashreeq Matthews, the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder

All the facts and details about Tashreeq Matthews, the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder

Grace Waruguru
May 20, 2024 at 1:16 AM
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Who is Tashreeq Matthews? The South African professional footballer is among the young and fast-rising players in the country who has represented his country and various local and foreign clubs. Here are all the facts and details you need to know about the athlete.

Tashreeq Matthews
Tashreeq Matthews is a South African midfielder for the Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: @tashreeqmatthews.17 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

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Tashreeq had a short stint with the German club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) but did not make many appearances. He spent most of his career at Varbergs BoIS. Here is the story of Tashreeq Matthews and all the exciting facts and details about him.

Tashreeq Matthews' profile and bio summary

Full name

Tashreeq Matthews

Age

23 years old (As of 2024)

Date of birth

September 12th, 2000

Place of birth

Hanover Park, Cape Town, South Africa

Nationality

South African

Height

5 feet, 9 inches

Weight

60 kgs

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Education

Ajax Cape Town Academy

Position

Midfielder

Social media presence

Instagram, Facebook

Tashreeq Matthews' bio

What is Tashreeq Matthews' age? The footballer was born on September 12th, 2000, and is 23 years old as of May 2024.

Tashreeq Matthews in November 2018
Tashreeq Matthews of Borussia Dortmund during the friendly match against SF Lotte at the Frimo Stadion on November 16, 2018, in Lotte, Germany. Photo: TF Images
Source: Getty Images

Tashreeq Matthews' family

What is Tashreeq Matthews' nationality? The player is a South African national born in Cape Town. Unfortunately, the details of his parents and siblings, if any, are not public.

Education

Matthews reportedly studied in Cape Town. According to Tashreeq Matthews' biography, he attended the Ajax Cape Town Academy, which helped nurture his football talent.

Is Tashreeq Matthews married?

The midfielder has not shared any details about his love life. He is reportedly single and does not have children.

Football career

Tashreeq Matthews
Tashreeq Matthews joined the Mamelodi Sundowns in January 2024. Photo: @TashreeqMatthews (Modified by author)
Source: Facebook

The 23-year-old started playing at an early age. After leaving the football academy, he spent his youth career with Ajax Cape Town, now known as the Cape Town Spurs. In November 2018, he transferred to Borussia Dortmund's youth team and appeared in 2 matches for the UEFA Youth League.

Matthews spent his debut senior year with the same franchise but did not appear. In 2019, he played for Jong Utrecht and Helsingborgs IF on loan, making 4 and 2 appearances, but did not net a goal. Tashreeq spent the next three years in Sweden.

In 2020, the midfielder moved to Varbergs Bois, scoring 8 goals in 62 appearances. In 2022, he moved to IK Sirius, netting 12 goals in 46 appearances. The athlete participated in numerous competitions with the two teams.

Tashreeq Matthews
Tashreeq Matthews plays is a midfieder who played for his country's Under-20 squad. Photo: @TashreeqMatthews (Modified by author)
Source: Facebook

The player returned home in January 2024 to join the Mamelodi Sundowns. Tashreeq Matthews' team has won 17 League Championships and 14 Premier League titles since its inception in 1994. In an interview, Matthews commented on his transition, saying,

It’s expected for a big club like this to have such incredible training resources. The level of professionalism and the ambition of Mamelodi Sundowns align with my aspirations as a player. The style of play at the club suits me. It’s a team that loves to play with the ball and retain possession.

Tashreeq Matthews' stats have made him highly sought after. He represented his country in the Under-20 squad, scoring one goal in one appearance. He also bagged 11 goals and 10 assists in his last season with IK Sirius.

What is Tashreeq Matthews' salary?

Tashreeq's performance at IK Sirius added to his value and player profile. According to the South African, Mamelodi Sundowns spent an estimated R30 million as a transfer fee, equivalent to $1.6 million. His market value is around $1.96 million. Unfortunately, the player's salary is not public.

Tashreeq Matthews' photos

Tashreeq Matthews
Tashreeq Matthews played with Borussia Dortmund between 2018 an 2020. Photo: tashreeqmatthews.17 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Matthews frequently shares career highlights on his social media platforms. Tashreeq Matthews' Instagram page has over 18.7 followers (as of May 2024). On Facebook, Tashreeq has over 3.8k followers.

Frequently asked questions

Tashreeq Matthews' football journey has roused curiosity among fans and other football stakeholders. Here are some frequently asked questions about the sportsman:

Where is Tashreeq Matthews from?

Matthews is a South African national born in Cape Town. He started his career as a young boy and nurtured his talent at the Ajax Cape Town Academy.

Which team does Tashreeq play for?

The 23-year-old joined the Mammelodi Sundowns in January 2024. He previously played for Swedish clubs like Varbergs Bois and IK Sirius and had a stint at Borussia Dortmund.

Final word

Tashreeq Matthews
Tashreeq Matthews is the highest-paid South African player in the MLS. Photo: tashreeqmatthews.17 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

The Mamelodi Sundowns' signing of Tashreeq Matthews is expected to boost the team's performance. His exposure to different countries and styles of play has made him among the most competitive players of his generation.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.