French professional footballer

Matthieu Dreyer (born 20 March 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Lorient.

Contents

• 1 Club career
• 2 International career
• 3 References
• 4 External links

Club career

Dreyer began his career in Alsace playing for local club AS Ernolsheim/Bruche. In 2003, he moved to the famous Sochaux academy. During his youth career with Sochaux, he won the Coupe Gambardella in 2007. Dreyer was listed as the third goalkeeper for the 2007–08 season and appeared on the bench several times including two UEFA Cup matches, though he did not make an appearance. He signed his first professional contract following the season agreeing to a three-year deal. Dreyer was officially promoted to the senior squad and given the number 30 shirt, the common number for the third-choice goalkeeper in France.

For much of the 2008–09 season, Dreyer played in the CFA helping the Sochaux reserves finish a respectable 6th. He made his professional debut on 28 February 2009 starting in goal, ahead of second choice Jérémy Gavanon, for the injured Teddy Richert against Nice. For his efforts, Dreyer earned a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory with Václav Svěrkoš scoring the lone goal.

In 2012, after one season in the French National championship (third division), he joined Troyes AC as a second choice keeper. He agreed the termination of his contract in August 2016.

In July 2020, Dreyer joined FC Lorient, newly promoted to Ligue 1, on a free transfer having agreed a three-year contract.

International career

Dreyer has been a France international since age 12 when he earned caps with his local regional sides, Bas-Rhin and Alsace, in the Predator Cup. He has featured with the U-15s, U-16s, U-17s, and the U-18s. On 25 May 2009, he was selected to the under-20 squad to participate in the 2009 Mediterranean Games.

References

External links

• Matthieu Dreyer – French league stats at LFP – also available in French
• Matthieu Dreyer at L'Équipe Football (in French)