Matthieu Dreyer
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Matthieu Dreyer is a French football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Étoile Fréjus Saint-Raphaël.
playing for local club AS Ernolsheim/Bruche. In 2003, he moved to the famous Sochaux academy. During his youth career with Sochaux, he won the Coupe Gambardella
in 2007. Dreyer was listed as the 3rd goalkeeper for the 2007–08 season and appeared on the bench several times including two UEFA Cup
matches, though he didn't make an appearance. He signed his first professional contract following the season agreeing to a three-year deal. Dreyer was officially promoted to the senior squad and given the number 30 shirt, the common number for the third-choice goalkeeper in France.
For much of the 2008–09 season, Matthieu played in the CFA
helping the Sochaux reserves finish a respectable 6th. He made his professional debut on 28 February 2009 starting in goal, ahead of 2nd choice Jérémy Gavanon
, for the injured Teddy Richert
against Nice
. For his efforts, Matthieu earned a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory with Václav Svěrkoš
scoring the lone goal.
since age 12 when he earned caps with his local regional sides, Bas-Rhin
and Alsace
, in the Predator Cup. He has featured with the U-15s
, U-16s
, U-17s
, and the U-18s
. On 25 May 2009, he was selected to the under-20 squad
to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games
.
Club career
Dreyer began his career in AlsaceAlsace
Alsace is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France in land area , and the smallest in metropolitan France. It is also the seventh-most densely populated region in France and third most densely populated region in metropolitan France, with ca. 220 inhabitants per km²...
playing for local club AS Ernolsheim/Bruche. In 2003, he moved to the famous Sochaux academy. During his youth career with Sochaux, he won the Coupe Gambardella
Coupe Gambardella
The Coupe Gambardella is a French football cup competition held between the under-19s of the French football clubs, organized by the French Football Federation ....
in 2007. Dreyer was listed as the 3rd goalkeeper for the 2007–08 season and appeared on the bench several times including two UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
matches, though he didn't make an appearance. He signed his first professional contract following the season agreeing to a three-year deal. Dreyer was officially promoted to the senior squad and given the number 30 shirt, the common number for the third-choice goalkeeper in France.
For much of the 2008–09 season, Matthieu played in the CFA
Championnat de France Amateurs 2008–09
The 2008–09 Championnat de France Amateurs season was the 11th edition of the competition since its establishment. The competition officially began 9 August 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009...
helping the Sochaux reserves finish a respectable 6th. He made his professional debut on 28 February 2009 starting in goal, ahead of 2nd choice Jérémy Gavanon
Jérémy Gavanon
Jérémy Gavanon is a French footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for AS Cannes.-Career:He signed a professional contract with Olympique Marseille in the summer of 2003, and made his first start for the club in a UEFA Champions League group match against FK Partizan, which resulted in a 1-1...
, for the injured Teddy Richert
Teddy Richert
Teddy Richert Teddy Richert Teddy Richert (born 21 September 1974 in Avignon is a French football goalkeeper, currently playing for Sochaux-Montbéliard. Richert is considered to be one of the most consistent goalkeepers in Ligue 1, and has performed well over the past decade...
against Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
. For his efforts, Matthieu earned a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory with Václav Svěrkoš
Václav Sverkoš
Václav Svěrkoš is a Czech footballer who is currently playing for FC Baník Ostrava in Czech Gambrinus liga. He was the opening scorer in the Euro 2008 tournament.- Gambrinus liga :...
scoring the lone goal.
International career
Matthieu has been a France internationalFrance national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
since age 12 when he earned caps with his local regional sides, Bas-Rhin
Bas-Rhin
Bas-Rhin is a department of France. The name means "Lower Rhine". It is the more populous and densely populated of the two departments of the Alsace region, with 1,079,013 inhabitants in 2006.- History :...
and Alsace
Alsace
Alsace is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France in land area , and the smallest in metropolitan France. It is also the seventh-most densely populated region in France and third most densely populated region in metropolitan France, with ca. 220 inhabitants per km²...
, in the Predator Cup. He has featured with the U-15s
France national youth football team
The France national youth football team are the national under-20, under-19, under-18, under-17 and under-16 football teams of France and are controlled by the Fédération Française de Football. The youth teams of France participate in tournaments sanctioned by both FIFA and UEFA and also...
, U-16s
France national under-16 football team
The France national under-16 football team is the national under-16 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team previously competed in the annual UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship before it was converted into an under-17 competition in 2002...
, U-17s
France national under-17 football team
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every four years...
, and the U-18s
France national under-18 football team
The France national under-18 football team is the national under-18 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team serves as a feeder team to the under-19 team as its matches aren't competitive...
. On 25 May 2009, he was selected to the under-20 squad
France national under-20 football team
The France national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years and the Toulon Tournament, which is held every May when football league...
to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games
Football at the 2009 Mediterranean Games
The football competition at the 2009 Mediterranean Games took place between June 25 and July 5, 2009 and were contested by 12 teams.-System:The 12 teams will be divided into four groups of three teams. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. No points are awarded for a defeat....
.