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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Scotland international
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Matthew Gilks profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
-
Scotland
- Date of birth
- 04 Jun 1982 (43 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Gilks
Matthew Gilks recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Scotland vs Cote d'Ivoire
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
Scotland vs Denmark
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 18 Nov 2025 | 4 – 2 |
Greece vs Scotland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 15 Nov 2025 | 3 – 2 |
|
Scotland vs Belarus
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Haiti vs Scotland
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Morocco
|
FIFA World Cup | 19 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Brazil
|
FIFA World Cup | 24 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovenia vs Scotland
|
UEFA Nations League | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Switzerland
|
UEFA Nations League | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Matthew Gilks transfer history (13 moves)
Bolton Wanderers
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Fleetwood Town
Bolton Wanderers
Lincoln City
Fleetwood Town
Scunthorpe United
Lincoln City
Wigan Athletic
Scunthorpe United
Rangers
Wigan Athletic
Burnley
Rangers
Blackpool
Burnley
Shrewsbury Town
Blackpool
Blackpool
Shrewsbury Town
Norwich City
Blackpool
Rochdale
Norwich City
Rochdale U18
Rochdale
Scotland national team
About Matthew Gilks
Matthew Gilks is a 43-year-old Scotland professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Born on 04 June 1982 in Scotland, Matthew Gilks has been eligible for senior professional football since 1999. Matthew Gilks stands 185 cm tall and weighs 81 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Scotland national team fixtures are played, Matthew Gilks's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Haiti vs Scotland in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Scotland 0-1 Cote d'Ivoire in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Matthew Gilks 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Matthew Gilks
What team does Matthew Gilks play for?
Matthew Gilks'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 Gilks play?
Matthew Gilks plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Matthew Gilks?
Matthew Gilks was born on 04 June 1982, making them 43 years old.
What nationality is Matthew Gilks?
Matthew Gilks represents Scotland.
How tall is Matthew Gilks?
Matthew Gilks stands 185 cm tall and weighs 81 kg.
Is Matthew Gilks left-footed or right-footed?
Matthew Gilks's preferred foot is right.
Does Matthew Gilks play for the national team?
Matthew Gilks is eligible for Scotland. Their next match is Haiti vs Scotland on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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