Name: Mathew Ryan Leckie

Nationality: Australian

Date of Birth: February 4, 1991

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Position: Winger / Forward (can play across either wing and as a supporting striker)

Current Club (as of 2024): Melbourne City FC (A-League Men)

Club Career (summary):

• Early career at Bulleen Lions (youth) and Victorian Institute of Sport
• 2008–2010: Adelaide United (A-League) — breakthrough into professional football
• 2011–2013: Borussia Mönchengladbach II and occasional first-team involvement (Germany)
• 2012–2013: Loan to FSV Frankfurt (2. Bundesliga)
• 2013–2014: FC Ingolstadt 04 (Germany)
• 2014–2017: Hertha BSC (Bundesliga)
• 2017–2021: FC Ingolstadt (returned) and then FC Augsburg (Bundesliga) — primarily Augsburg from 2017
• 2022–2023: Return to Australia with Melbourne City FC

International Career (Australia — Socceroos):

• Senior debut: 2012
• Appearances: Over 80 caps for Australia (caps and goals may have changed slightly since 2024)
• Goals: More than 15 international goals
• Major tournaments: Represented Australia at multiple AFC Asian Cups and FIFA World Cups (including 2014 and 2022 cycles)
• Notable: Regular starter and versatile attacking option for the national team across a decade-plus international career

Playing Style: Quick, direct winger with good work rate and the ability to beat defenders one-on-one; contributes with assists and timely goals; tactically adaptable, allowing him to play on either flank or in support of a central striker.

Honours & Achievements (selected):

• A-League / domestic honours with Melbourne City (after his return) — team honours possible depending on seasons
• Key contributor to Australia’s international campaigns, including deep runs in AFC Asian Cup tournaments

Notes: Statistics (caps, goals, club appearances) change over time; for precise, up-to-date numbers consult an official club site, the Australian Football Federation, or a reliable sports database. Mathew Leckie is commonly spelled "Mathew" (single 't').