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- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
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- Right-footed specialist
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Matthew Bates profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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England
- Date of birth
- 10 Dec 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Bates
Matthew Bates recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea U16 (W) vs Cook Islands U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 24 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
American Samoa U16(W) vs Cook Islands U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 18 Apr 2026 | 0 – 10 |
Cook Islands U16 Women vs American Samoa U16(W)
|
OFC W U16 | 03 May 2025 | 4 – 5 |
|
Cook Islands U16 Women vs Papua New Guinea U16 (W)
|
OFC W U16 | 27 Apr 2025 | 1 – 1 |
|
Cook Islands U16 Women vs Tahiti U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 19 Sep 2024 | 1 – 2 |
Matthew Bates transfer history (13 moves)
Hartlepool United
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Bradford City
Hartlepool United
Free player
Bradford City
Bristol City
Free player
Free player
Bristol City
Middlesbrough
Free player
Norwich City
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Norwich City
Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Ipswich Town
Darlington FC (- 2012)
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Darlington FC (- 2012)
Middlesbrough U18
Middlesbrough
Cook Islands U16 Women national team
About Matthew Bates
Matthew Bates is a 39-year-old England professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 10 December 1986 in England, Matthew Bates has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Matthew Bates stands 178 cm tall and weighs 77 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Cook Islands U16 Women national team fixtures are played, Matthew Bates's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Most recent fixture: Papua New Guinea U16 (W) 1-1 Cook Islands U16 Women in the OFC W U16.
Bookmark this Matthew Bates hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from England
England competitions
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Bates
What team does Matthew Bates play for?
Matthew Bates's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Matthew Bates play?
Matthew Bates plays as a defender.
How old is Matthew Bates?
Matthew Bates was born on 10 December 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Matthew Bates?
Matthew Bates represents England.
How tall is Matthew Bates?
Matthew Bates stands 178 cm tall and weighs 77 kg.
Is Matthew Bates left-footed or right-footed?
Matthew Bates's preferred foot is right.
Does Matthew Bates play for the national team?
Matthew Bates is eligible for Cook Islands U16 Women. Check our Cook Islands U16 Women hub for the next international window.
Statistics
National team
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