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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.

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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
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Transfer history

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

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 17, 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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