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Name
Matthew Fossen
Nationality
engEngland
norNorway
Position
Defender
Joined
05/07/2022
Debut
13/08/2022
Final Game
01/10/2022
Previous Club(s)
Diamonds, Bradford City U18, CD Bupolsa, FC Halifax Town, Leeds United Academy, Linköping City, Nybergsund, SK Herd
Leagues & Cups
Southern League Premier Division Central
Age
29

05/07/22: First Team Manager Andy Burgess supported by available Team Building Lottery funds has stepped up preparations this week with three more players signing on for the 2022/23 season.

Matthew Lars Fossen is a 26-year-old defender who is returning to the UK after playing in professional environments in Norway, Spain, and Sweden, having come through Leeds United’s academy and having also been at Bradford City and Halifax Town. A central defender by trade, he can also operate as a right back/right wing back or a holding midfielder. He has signed a contract with the Club for the 2022/23 season, subject to international clearance.

“Bringing Matty to the Club is something we weren’t sure we would be able to do but having worked with him over the past few weeks, spoken to him at length and knowing his reasons for joining us, show where we are trying to go as a club.

He has been in professional environments over the past three seasons in Norway, Spain, and Sweden and although only 26, his experience and knowledge will be vital to us. He is a fantastic character – someone who will drive the dressing room and ensure standards are kept high – and I believe will become a firm favourite at Hayden Road.

He is a centre back by trade but can also operate at right back or in a deeper role in midfield so that versatility will be key to us.”

27/01/23: AFC Rushden & Diamonds can announce that we have reached an agreement today with Matthew Fossen to terminate his contract and he will leave the Club with immediate effect.

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Southern League Premier Division Central

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedSubbed onSubbed offAppearances
2022/23Diamonds010004
Total-010004

Diamonds Total (League & Cup)

SeasonGoalsYellowRedSubbed onSubbed offAppearances
2022/23010004
Total010004

Result

(11)
5 - 0
Southern League Premier Division Central
2022/23
The RACE Stadium at Keys Park

Hednesford Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 563
Captain: Nathan Hicks
(9)
1 - 2
Southern League Premier Division Central
2022/23
UK Flooring Direct Stadium

Barwell v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 280
Man of the Match: Matthew Fossen
Captain: Nathan Hicks
(3)
1 - 2
Southern League Premier Division Central
2022/23
Hayden Road

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Hitchin Town

Attendance: 361
Man of the Match: Conor Tee
Captain: Nathan Hicks
(2)
2 - 1
Southern League Premier Division Central
2022/23
Greenwich Avenue

Basford United v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 261
Man of the Match: Patrick Casey
Captain: Nathan Hicks