Name: Matthew "Matt" Miazga

Nationality: United States of America (born in New Jersey, eligible for Poland through ancestry)

Position: Centre-back / Central defender

Date of Birth: July 19, 1995

Place of Birth: Clifton, New Jersey, USA

Youth Career:

• 2010–2013: New York Red Bulls Academy

Senior Club Career (select highlights):

• 2013–2016: New York Red Bulls / New York Red Bulls II (MLS / USL) — Broke into professional ranks with the Red Bulls organization.
• 2016–2022: Chelsea FC (signed by Chelsea but spent much time on loan) — No competitive first-team league appearances for Chelsea.
• 2016–2017: Vitesse (Netherlands, loan) — Regular playing time in Eredivisie.
• 2017–2018: Nantes (France, loan) — Short loan with limited appearances.
• 2018–2019: Reading (England, loan) — Played in the EFL Championship; later returned to Reading on loan again.
• 2020–2021: Rotherham United (England, loan) — EFL Championship / League One appearances.
• 2021–2022: FC Zwolle / Den Bosch (various loans and transfers) — Continued career in Europe (note: clubs and exact seasons vary by source).
• 2022–Present: FC Cincinnati (MLS) — Returned to MLS (move to Cincinnati initially on loan, later signed permanently; exact contract status and dates depend on latest updates).

International Career:

• United States youth teams: Represented the U.S. at various youth levels (U18, U20).
• Senior United States National Team: Debut in 2015. Has earned multiple caps and was part of squads for World Cup qualifying cycles and CONCACAF competitions. Participated in the 2016 Copa América Centenario squad and was in contention for other tournaments; cap totals vary by date.

Playing Style: A tall, physical centre-back known for aerial ability, strength in duels, and ball-playing capacity. Comfortable stepping into midfield with the ball and initiating plays from the back.

Honors & Notes:

• MLS and USL regular-season appearances and contributions during early career with New York Red Bulls organization.
• Experienced multiple European leagues through loan spells from Chelsea, gaining valuable top-flight and second-tier experience.
• Dual-national eligibility (U.S. and Poland) was a topic early in his career, but he committed to the United States at senior level.

Sources & Last update: Data summarized from public records up to mid-2024; club affiliations, loan details, and cap totals may have changed slightly since then. For the latest season statistics and current club contract details, consult official club or national team sites and up-to-date databases.