Matthew Alexander Sorinola (born 19 February 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a wing back for club

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Early life

Sorinola was born in

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. He is of Nigerian descent.

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

In 2017, Sorinola joined Milton Keynes Dons academy having previously played for

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's academy sides. He signed a professional deal with the club in June 2019. During the

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, Sorinola made three first team appearances, against Fulham U21,

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and Newport County. He signed a new contract with MK Dons in December 2019, before joining Beaconsfield Town on loan in February 2020. Sorinola scored his first professional goal for the club on 8 September 2020, in a 3–1 EFL Trophy win over Northampton Town. On 30 January 2021 he scored his first league goal in a 2–0 away win over

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Union SG

On 14 May 2021, Sorinola joined newly-promoted

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side

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on a three-year deal after rejecting a new deal with MK Dons. He scored his first goal for the club on 18 September 2021 in a 2–1 home win over

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. On 24 June 2022, he joined

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club

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on a season-long loan, reuniting with former coach Russell Martin. On 28 December 2023, Sorinola was released by mutual consent.

Plymouth Argyle

On 17 January 2024, Sorinola returned to England, joining Championship club

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2001 births Living people Men's association football defenders Footballers from the London Borough of Lambeth People from Lambeth English men's footballers English people of Nigerian descent Sportspeople of Nigerian descent Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players Beaconsfield Town F.C. players Royale Union Saint-Gilloise players Swansea City A.F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players Belgian Pro League players English expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium English expatriate sportspeople in Belgium {{England-footy-defender-2000s-stub