Shane Mattis Explained

Shane Mattis
Fullname:Shane Navajho Mattis
Birth Date:17 November 1980
Birth Place:Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:North East Stars F.C.
Clubs1:Arlington F.C.[1]
Youthclubs1:Waterford High School (Jamaica)
Years2:2008–2009
Clubs2:St. Ann's Rangers F.C.
Years3:2009–2011
Clubs3:Ma Pau Stars S.C.
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:St. Ann's Rangers F.C.
Years5:2012–2014
Clubs5:Central F.C.
Years6:2014–2016
Clubs6:San Juan Jabloteh F.C.
Years7:2016–
Clubs7:North East Stars F.C.

Shane Mattis is a professional goalkeeper from Jamaica who is currently contracted to North East Stars F.C. in the TT Pro League.

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.[2]

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.[2]

International

Was called up to the Jamaica national football team in 2004 in what he describes as the apotheosis of his career.[2]

Personal life

Having one son, Mattis sees him as his inspiration to play football.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamaica Gleaner Online.
  2. Web site: Mr Confident! One-on-one with Jabloteh's Shane Mattis. 8 April 2015.
  3. Web site: Mattis stars as Jabloteh eliminates Defence Force on penalties. 15 October 2014.
  4. Web site: Mattis ends Jabloteh drought.