Matthew Mayora (born 10 March 1986 in Sydney) is an Australian footballer who plays for Mounties Wanderers in the National Premier Leagues NSW 2.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 March 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | St George City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bonnyrigg White Eagles | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2007 | Bonnyrigg White Eagles | 83 | (5) |
| 2008–2009 | Sydney Olympic | 37 | (25) |
| 2009 | → Perth Glory (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | Persipura Jayapura | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | Sydney Olympic | 20 | (6) |
| 2010 | Lautoka F.C. | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | Marconi Stallions | 13 | (4) |
| 2012 | Southern Samity | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Shillong Lajong FC | 4 | (3) |
| 2012 | Sydney Olympic | 14 | (4) |
| 2013 | Blacktown City | 21 | (1) |
| 2014 | APIA Leichhardt | 13 | (2) |
| 2015 | Mounties Wanderers | 5 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Rydalmere Lions | 49 | (12) |
| 2018– | St George City | 25 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 September 2019 | |||
Club career edit
He was crowned the 2009 NSWPL Golden Boot winner with a haul of 15 goals in 20 matches[1] by Sydney Olympic[2]
On 13 August 2009 Mayora signed a six-week injury cover contract with Perth Glory after impressing in a trial.[3][4] On 16 August 2009 he made his A-League debut for Glory against Wellington Phoenix, coming on in the 88th minute.[5] It was reported he would sign with Indonesian Super League club Persipura Jayapura on 15 September, cutting short his loan to Perth Glory.[6] On 27 October it was decided by the Indonesian club, that he was surplus to requirements and was dropped from his 1-Year contract.[7] He failed to impress several clubs in some trial sessions during pre-season of Indonesian Super League 2009/2010 with Persipura Jayapura who he played a full game for in a cup match. On 11 February 2010 announced his return to his former club Sydney Olympic.[8] After returning to Olympic, Mayora went to Uruguay and trialled for an unnamed club, who offered him a contract, however due to personal reasons he declined.
According to the Fijiian local news Mayora signed for NFL club Lautoka F.C.[9] Mayora made his debut for the club in the 2010-11 OFC Champions League matchday one game against Koloale FC Honiara and scored both goals in their 2–1 victory.[10]
Returning from Fiji, Mayora signed on with NSW Premier League outfit Marconi Stallions for the 2011 NSW Premier League season[11] After a cautious start to the 2011 season, Mayora was sent off in the 0–0 draw with Bonnyrigg in Round 5.[12]
Mayora left Marconi halfway through the 2011 NSW Premier League season, and once more went abroad in the hope of securing a professional contract.[13] It was announced that he had signed a contract with I-League club Southern Samity for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.[14]
On 20 January Mayora signed for I-League side Shillong Lajong FC for the 2011–12 I League season.[15]
On 24 May Mayora made another return to Sydney Olympic for the 2012 season.[16]
Mayora moved out of Belmore for a third time at the end of the 2012 season, where he signed for Blacktown City.[17]
After a disappointing 2014 National Premier Leagues NSW single season at APIA Leichhardt, Mayora dropped a division, and signed for National Premier Leagues NSW 2 club Mounties Wanderers for the 2015 season.[18]
International career edit
He has expressed interest in playing in Uruguay, reflecting his cultural heritage.[19]
Personal life edit
Mayora was born to Uruguayan Immigrants.[20]
Mayora is engaged to Kathleen Kalithas with 2 young children Aleirah Rita Mayora and Brooklyn KJ Mayora.
Honours edit
Individual edit
With: Sydney Olympic
- 2009 NSW Premier League season Golden Boot – 15 Goals[21]
References edit
- ^ Mayora wins Golden Boot as Olympic end season with 2–1 loss[permanent dead link]
- ^ Matthew Mayora's night to remember.. and forget. Archived 23 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "New Signings For Glory And Sydney". Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
- ^ Golden Boot winner Matthew Mayora signs with Perth Glory Archived 23 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ All guts but no glory Archived 25 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mayora bound for Indonesia
- ^ Persib No Need Mayora Archived 24 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Matthew Mayora signs on for 2010 season Archived 22 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mayora wants to be top scorer in IDC". Fiji Village. 3 October 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "Lautoka defeat Koloale 2–1". Oceania Football. 23 October 2010. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
- ^ "Premier League season 2011 kicks off". Fairfield Advance. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ Carlucci, Joseph (25 April 2011). "Ten-man Stallions keep White Eagles winless in 2011". NSW Premier League. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ Georges, Chris (1 August 2011). "Special Feature: Indian clubs continue prey on NSW Premier League". NSW Premier League. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Australian striker Matthew Mayora will sign for Southern Samity!". Kolkotafootball.com. 5 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Shillong Lajong sign Australian striker Mayora ahead of their Dempo game". Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "He's Back". sydneyolympic.com. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Georges, Chris. "Mayora calls Blacktown City Home". Blacktown City FC. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Rowney, Peter. "PS4 NPL NSW Men's 2 Round 1 Preview". Football NSW. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Mayora moves in leaps and bounds - Football NSW Article
- ^ Official MySpace
- ^ ISL Duo Faces One Dull Month Archived 26 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine