Matt Grimes

• Full name: Matthew John Grimes
• Date of birth: 28 April 1995
• Place of birth: Exeter, England
• Nationality: English
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level)

• Youth: Exeter City academy
• Exeter City (senior debut): Broke into the first team at Exeter City, making his professional debut and attracting attention for his composure and passing from midfield.
• Swansea City (joined 2015): Transferred to Swansea City in the summer of 2015. Became part of Swansea’s midfield with a role often focused on ball retention, distribution and defensive cover. Made appearances in the Premier League (when Swansea were in the top flight) and in the English Football League Championship after relegation.
• Loan spells: During his time contracted to Swansea, he spent loan periods at other clubs to gain regular first-team football (notably a loan back to Exeter early in his career and other loans depending on season).

Playing style

• Primarily a central/holding midfielder known for solid passing range, positional awareness and intelligence on the ball.
• Contributes defensively with interceptions and tackles and helps build play from deep positions.

International

• Represented England at youth levels (including under-20s and under-21s), featuring in youth internationals and tournaments.

Notable traits & contributions

• Reliable, technically comfortable midfielder suited to possession-based systems.
• Valued for consistency, work-rate and tactical discipline.

Status note

Details above summarize Matt Grimes’s profile while associated with Swansea City. For the latest club status, appearances, goals and current season statistics, consult the club’s official site or up-to-date sports databases, as transfers and squad roles may change over time.