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Matias McCarthy
CF · Second Striker #28 Under Contract Regional · Developing

Matias McCarthy

📍 Nigeria · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ Kano Pillars FC (Kano) · 🏆 NPFL · 💶 €6M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Kano Pillars FC

Kano, Nigeria

NPFL · Regional · Developing

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Enugu Rangers Nigeria · NPFL · Semi-Pro
  • SSC Napoli Italy · Serie A · Professional
  • AC Milan Italy · Serie A · Elite

Player Bio

Matias McCarthy is a right-footed second striker at Kano Pillars FC (Kano). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

ClinicalMovement

Key attributes

Pace86
Shooting91
Passing90
Dribbling93
Defending66
Physical85

Player radar

Pace 86 Shooting 91 Passing 90 Dribbling 93 Defending 66 Physical 85

AI Profile Rating

90

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace86
Shooting91
Passing90
Dribbling93
Defending66
Physical85

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.74
Assists / 900.04
G+A22

📈 Market value trend

Now €6M
€2.1M 2021 €2.9M 2022 €3.8M 2023 €5.1M 2024 €6M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Kano Pillars FC33 apps · 21 goals
  • 2023–24
    Kano Pillars FC II27 apps · 18 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€6m ↑ €1.06m
Foot
Right
Height
186 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Kano Pillars FC II → Kano Pillars FC Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Kano Pillars FC II €2.4m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 20, 2026

Full report
Performance score
89
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Shooting.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Second Striker role (fit score 90).
  • Performance metrics exceed Second Striker average by 7 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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