Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Aerial presence (190 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- New Zealand international
- Imposing frame
Next match
Matt Joy profile
- Current team
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Southern United
- Nationality
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New Zealand
- Date of birth
- 08 Jul 1990 (35 years)
- Height
- 190 cm
- Short name
- M. Joy
Matt Joy recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Coast Football Club vs Southern United
|
Solomon Islands Telekom S-League | 25 Oct 2025 | 4 – 1 |
Malaita Kingz vs Southern United
|
Solomon Islands Telekom S-League | 18 Oct 2025 | 3 – 3 |
Laugu United vs Southern United
|
Solomon Islands Telekom S-League | 11 Oct 2025 | 0 – 4 |
Waneagu United vs Southern United
|
Solomon Islands Telekom S-League | 01 Oct 2025 | 1 – 1 |
|
Southern United vs Green Shield FC
|
Solomon Islands Telekom S-League | 27 Sep 2025 | 1 – 4 |
New Zealand vs Chile
|
FIFA Series | 30 Mar 2026 | 4 – 1 |
|
New Zealand vs Finland
|
FIFA Series | 27 Mar 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Ecuador vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 19 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Colombia vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Norway vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 1 |
England vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Iran vs New Zealand
|
FIFA World Cup | 16 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
New Zealand vs Egypt
|
FIFA World Cup | 22 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
New Zealand vs Belgium
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Southern United recent results
New Zealand national team
About Matt Joy
Matt Joy is a 35-year-old New Zealand professional footballer for Southern United in New Zealand.
Born on 08 July 1990 in New Zealand, Matt Joy has been eligible for senior professional football since 2007. Matt Joy stands 190 cm tall.
As more Southern United fixtures are played, Matt Joy's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: England vs New Zealand in the International Friendly on Saturday 06 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Central Coast Football Club 4-1 Southern United in the Solomon Islands Telekom S-League.
Bookmark this Matt Joy 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 New Zealand
New Zealand competitions
Frequently asked questions about Matt Joy
What team does Matt Joy play for?
Matt Joy currently plays for Southern United in New Zealand.
How old is Matt Joy?
Matt Joy was born on 08 July 1990, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Matt Joy?
Matt Joy represents New Zealand.
How tall is Matt Joy?
Matt Joy stands 190 cm tall.
Does Matt Joy play for the national team?
Matt Joy is eligible for New Zealand. Their next match is England vs New Zealand on Saturday 06 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aajay Cunningham
- Abdulla Al-Kalisy Forward
- Alistair Rickerby Forward
- Andrew Ridden Midfielder
- Ben Deeley Defender
- Ben Wade Midfielder
- Benjudah Fitzpatrick Defender
- Blake Weston
- Campbell Attwood Defender
- Campbell Higgins
- Conor McDonald Midfielder
- Craig Ferguson Defender
- Danny Ledwith Defender
- David Hayman Defender
- Eder Franchini Pasten Midfielder
- Erik Panzer Defender
- Garbhan Coughlan Forward
- Geordie Mansford
- George Milne Midfielder
- Jacob Schneider