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Matt Clarke is a defender from England who plays for Derby County, wearing shirt number 5. This season he has scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in 45 appearances. Born in 1996, he stands 1.85 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Matthew Edward Barkell Clarke
Known as
M. Clarke
Position
Defender
Team
Derby County
Nationality
England
Date of birth
22 September 1996
Age
30 years
Height
1.85 m
Weight
83 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
5
Season statistics
45
Matches
3
Goals
4
Assists
9
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
W
W
L
L
Trophy cabinet · 3 won
EFL Trophy
1×
2018/2019
League Two
1×
2016/2017
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Matt Clarke so far
Matt Clarke's career began at Ipswich Town U18. He moved to Ipswich Town in 2014, to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019 for €3.9m, to Middlesbrough in 2022 for €2.6m and then to Derby County in 2025, among 13 recorded transfers in total. He has won 3 trophies, including Premier League Cup, EFL Trophy, League Two. He currently plays for Derby County, with 3 goals in 45 appearances this season.
Career history · 13 transfers
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2025
Middlesbrough Derby County
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2022
Brighton & Hove Albion Middlesbrough
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2022
West Bromwich Albion Brighton & Hove Albion
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2021
Brighton & Hove Albion West Bromwich Albion
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2021
Derby County Brighton & Hove Albion
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2020
Brighton & Hove Albion Derby County
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2020
Derby County Brighton & Hove Albion
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2019
Brighton & Hove Albion Derby County
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2019
Portsmouth Brighton & Hove Albion
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2016
Ipswich Town Portsmouth
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2016
Portsmouth Ipswich Town
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2015
Ipswich Town Portsmouth
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2014
Ipswich Town U18 Ipswich Town
Frequently asked questions about Matt Clarke
What team does Matt Clarke play for?
Matt Clarke plays for Derby County.
What position does Matt Clarke play?
Matt Clarke plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Matt Clarke?
Matt Clarke is 30 years old, born on 22 September 1996.
How tall is Matt Clarke?
Matt Clarke is 1.85 m (6′1″) tall.
How many goals has Matt Clarke scored this season?
Matt Clarke has scored 3 goals in 45 appearances this season.
Where is Matt Clarke from?
Matt Clarke is from England.
Which teams has Matt Clarke played for?
Matt Clarke has played for Ipswich Town U18, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough.
What shirt number does Matt Clarke wear?
Matt Clarke wears shirt number 5 for Derby County.
When did Matt Clarke join Derby County?
Matt Clarke joined Derby County from Middlesbrough on 28 January 2025.