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Matthew Max Dibley-Dias (born 29 October 2003) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Northampton Town on loan from Fulham.
Early life and family
Dibley-Dias was born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand to a Brazilian father and a New Zealand mother. He moved to England with his family at a young age. He is the grandson of Brazilian footballer Manoelzinho, and is eligible to represent Portugal and Brazil internationally through his father, England and New Zealand through his mother.
Club career
Dibley-Dias has been described as "in strong form for Fulham’s U-21 side and as "being touted as a first-team player in waiting". He mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his long-shooting ability.
He joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Fulham at the age of fourteen, and signed a three-year professional contract with the club in September 2021. In 2023 he signed a contract extension to 2027. He received the Johnny Haynes academy player of the year award for the 2022/23 season. He has appeared on Fulham's bench four times, including at the end of their 2022–23 Premier League season and for their 2023–24 season opener.
In July 2024, Dibley-Dias joined League One side Northampton Town on a season-long loan deal.
International career
Dibley-Dias accepted a call-up to play in friendly matches on behalf of the All Whites in October 2023, but was unable to play due to a hamstring injury. All Whites coach Darren Bazeley said the injury was a "real shame". The New Zealand Herald noted that Dibley-Dias "has been pursued by Bazeley and New Zealand Football for a long time". He had previously rejected an offer to play for New Zealand at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup due to opportunities with Fulham.
Career statistics
As of match played 17 August 2024
Honours
Fulham U21
Premier League Cup : 2023–2024
Fulham U23
Premier League Division 2 : 2021-2022
Fulham U18
Premier League South Division: 2020-2021
Individual
Johnny Haynes Trophy : 2022–2023
References
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- Matt Dibley-Dias
- 2024–25 Fulham F.C. season
- 2024–25 Northampton Town F.C. season
- Northampton Town F.C.
- Fulham F.C. Academy
- 2023–24 Fulham F.C. season
- Manoelzinho (footballer, born 1940)
- List of English football transfers summer 2024
- 2003 in New Zealand
- Brentford F.C. Reserves and Academy
