Matt Carbon
Matt Carbon | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 8, 1975 Nottingham, England |
| Occupation | Former professional footballer |
| Years active | 1990s–2008 |
| Known for | Playing as a centre-back for Derby County, West Bromwich Albion, Walsall, Barnsley, New Zealand Knights, Milton Keynes Dons; England U21 international |
Matthew Phillip Carbon (born 8 June 1975) is a former English professional footballer who played primarily as a centre-back.
Biography
Following his retirement in 2008, Matt Carbon assumed the role of Head of Football at Sports Gateway.
Originating from Nottingham, Carbon concluded his playing career with Milton Keynes Dons during the 2007–08 campaign. Prior to that, he was signed with the New Zealand Knights competing in Australia's A-League. His professional journey includes appearances in the Premier League representing Derby County, as well as competing in the English First Division with clubs such as West Bromwich Albion and Walsall, alongside various lower league teams.
Carbon's career commenced at Lincoln City before transferring to Derby County in 1996 for a fee of £385,000. He played a part in Derby's promotion and subsequent mid-table finish in the Premier League during the 1996–97 season, making twelve appearances. After featuring four times in the Premier League the following season (1997–98), he transferred to West Brom for £800,000. While at The Hawthorns, Carbon amassed over 100 league appearances before moving on a free transfer to Walsall in 2001, where he took part in more than fifty league fixtures. He later joined Barnsley on another free transfer, adding 50 matches and scoring once against Port Vale. In 2006, Carbon signed with the New Zealand Knights of the A-League but did not make any competitive appearances. His final playing stint was a short-term two-month contract with Milton Keynes Dons starting December 2007, after which he retired.
On the international stage, Carbon was capped four times by the England U21 squad.