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Mat Mitchel-King

Mat Mitchel-King

English footballer

Mathew John Mitchel-King (born 12 September 1983) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a defender for Hayes & Yeading United.[2] He can also play as a midfielder.

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Club career

Histon

Mitchel-King was born in Reading, Berkshire.[1] While at Histon, Mitchel-King was a part-time body double of Rio Ferdinand for the Nike adverts. He gave this up when he signed a two-year full-time contract with Crewe Alexandra.[3]

Crewe Alexandra

Mitchel-King joined Crewe Alexandra on 29 June 2009, on a free transfer after rejecting a new deal with Histon.[4] He made his league debut in Crewe's opening day defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge. He was released from the club in May 2011.[5]

AFC Wimbledon

On 24 June 2011, newly promoted League Two side AFC Wimbledon announced the signing of Mitchel-King after his release from Crewe Alexandra.[6] However, the start of his season was hampered by an injury which kept him sidelined for the first twelve games of the season. He made his first team debut in a London Senior Cup tie against Wingate & Finchley on 29 November 2011. He was released by AFC Wimbledon with nine other players on 14 May 2013.[7]

Dartford

Following his release from AFC Wimbledon, Mitchel-King joined Conference side Dartford on 9 August 2013.[8] He made his debut on 10 August 2013 in a 1–0 win over Alfreton Town.[9] On 29 January 2015, he left Dartford following the expiration of his contract and long-term work commitments.[10]

St. Neots Town

In January 2015, following his release from Dartford, he signed for Southern Football League Premier Division side St Neots Town on a free transfer.[11]

Hemel Hempstead Town

Mitchel-King left St Neots Town to join National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town in early 2016, but left after the conclusion of the 2015–16 season.[12]

Chesham United

He then joined Chesham United.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 January 2015.
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  1. One appearance in FA Trophy, two in Conference South play-offs
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. Two appearances in FA Trophy, one in Conference League Cup
  4. One appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances in Conference Premier play-offs
  5. Appearance in Football League Trophy

References

  1. [1]
    Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 290. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. [2]
    "Mat Mitchell Profile | Aylesbury United FC".
  3. [3]
    "Ferdinand's body double ready for life at Crewe". Crewe Chronicle. 30 June 2009. Retrieved 1 July 2009.
  4. [4]
    "Mitchel-King ties up Crewe switch". BBC Sport. 30 June 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
  5. [5]
    "Crewe Alexandra Announce Retain List". crewealex.net. Crewe Alexandra. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  6. [6]
    "AFC Wimbledon sign defender Mat Mitchel-King". BBC Sport. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  7. [7]
    "Neal confirms released list". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  8. [8]
    "Dartford sign Mat Mitchel-King and Tom Wellham". BBC Sport. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  9. [9]
    "Dartford v Alfreton Town". BBC Sport. 10 August 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
  10. [10]
    "Mitchel-King Leaves Darts". Non League Pitchero. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  11. [11]
    "Mitchel-King Becomes a Saint". Non League Pitchero. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  12. [12]
    "Mat Mitchel Profile | Aylesbury United FC".
  13. [13]
    "FA Cup: Rio Ferdinand's body double & the ex-Man City player looking to spend £500". BBC Sport. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  14. [14]
    "Player Appearances – First Team 2005/6". Histon F.C. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  15. [15]
    "Player Appearances – First Team 2006/7". Histon F.C. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  16. [16]
    "Player Appearances – First Team 2007/8". Histon F.C. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  17. [17]
    "Player Appearances – First Team 2008/9". Histon F.C. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  18. [18]
    "Games played by Mat Mitchel-King in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  19. [19]
    "Games played by Mat Mitchel-King in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  20. [20]
    "Games played by Mat Mitchel-King in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  21. [21]
    "Games played by Mat Mitchel-King in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  22. [22]
    "M. Mitchel-King". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
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