Shane Mattis is a professional goalkeeper from
Jamaica
Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His ...
who is currently contracted to
North East Stars F.C. in the
TT Pro League
The TT Pro League (formerly known as the Professional Football League) is the Trinidad and Tobago professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division in the Trinidad ...
.
Career
Youth
Taught football at the Fairview Open Bible Church in Jamaica, Mattis originally played as a striker but switched to goalkeeper at age 14 as his team was without someone who could play in goal.
Trinidad and Tobago
Involved with a number of Trinidadian clubs, Mattis made two penalty saves in the
2014 First Citizens Cup for
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh Football Club is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that plays in the country's TT Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, Trinidad.
History
The club was founded ...
, knocking out
Defence Force from the tournament. Also,
Mattis made another two penalty stops for the same club in the
2014 Trinidad and Tobago Classic final.
After retirement, the Jamaican wants to be a coach.
International
Was called up to the
Jamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team, nicknamed the "Reggae Boyz", represents Jamaica in international football. The team's first match was against Haiti in 1925. The squad is under the supervising body of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF ...
in 2004 in what he describes as the apotheosis of his career.
Personal life
Having one son, Mattis sees him as his inspiration to play football.
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mattis, Shane
1980 births
Living people
Jamaican expatriate footballers
Men's association football goalkeepers
Jamaican footballers
Expatriate footballers in Trinidad and Tobago
TT Pro League players
People from Saint Catherine Parish