Matthieu Dreyer
Matthieu Dreyer | |
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| Born | March 20, 1989 Alsace, France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Known for | Goalkeeper for Strasbourg and other clubs |
Matthieu Dreyer (born 20 March 1989) is a French professional footballer who occupies the position of goalkeeper and has represented the club Strasbourg.
Club career
Originating from Alsace, Dreyer started his football journey with AS Ernolsheim/Bruche before moving to the Sochaux youth system in 2003. While progressing through the academy, he was part of the squad that won the Coupe Gambardella in 2007. During the 2007–08 season, he served as the third-choice goalkeeper for Sochaux’s first team, being named on the bench for both Ligue 1 and UEFA Cup fixtures without making an appearance. Upon completion of that season, he secured a three-year professional contract and was assigned jersey number 30.
Throughout the 2008–09 campaign, Dreyer mainly featured for Sochaux’s reserve team competing in the CFA, contributing to their sixth-place finish. His professional debut came on 28 February 2009 when he started against Nice due to an injury sidelining the primary goalkeeper, maintaining a clean sheet in a 1–0 win.
Following a season spent in the Championnat National, Dreyer transferred to Troyes in 2012, where he assumed the role of backup goalkeeper. He ended his contract with Troyes in August 2016.
In July 2020, Dreyer joined newly promoted Ligue 1 outfit Lorient on a free transfer, agreeing to a three-year deal.
On 23 August 2022, he signed a two-year contract with Ligue 2 club Saint-Étienne.
International career
Dreyer’s involvement with France’s national teams began at age twelve, representing regional teams from Bas-Rhin and Alsace during the Predator Cup. He advanced through various French youth national squads, including the U-15s, U-16s, U-17s, and U-18s. On 25 May 2009, he was called up to join the under-20 team for participation in the 2009 Mediterranean Games.
Honours
Sochaux U19
- Coupe Gambardella: 2007