Matthew Mayora (born 10 March 1986 in Sydney) is an Australian footballer who plays for Mounties Wanderers in the National Premier Leagues NSW 2.

Matthew Mayora
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-03-10) 10 March 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
St George City
Youth career
Bonnyrigg White Eagles
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 83 (5)
2008–2009 Sydney Olympic 37 (25)
2009Perth Glory (loan) 4 (0)
2009 Persipura Jayapura 0 (0)
2010 Sydney Olympic 20 (6)
2010 Lautoka F.C. 0 (0)
2011 Marconi Stallions 13 (4)
2012 Southern Samity 0 (0)
2012 Shillong Lajong FC 4 (3)
2012 Sydney Olympic 14 (4)
2013 Blacktown City 21 (1)
2014 APIA Leichhardt 13 (2)
2015 Mounties Wanderers 5 (0)
2016–2018 Rydalmere Lions 49 (12)
2018– St George City 25 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 September 2019

Club career

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He was crowned the 2009 NSWPL Golden Boot winner with a haul of 15 goals in 20 matches[1] by Sydney Olympic[2]

On 13 August 2009 Mayora signed a six-week injury cover contract with Perth Glory after impressing in a trial.[3][4] On 16 August 2009 he made his A-League debut for Glory against Wellington Phoenix, coming on in the 88th minute.[5] It was reported he would sign with Indonesian Super League club Persipura Jayapura on 15 September, cutting short his loan to Perth Glory.[6] On 27 October it was decided by the Indonesian club, that he was surplus to requirements and was dropped from his 1-Year contract.[7] He failed to impress several clubs in some trial sessions during pre-season of Indonesian Super League 2009/2010 with Persipura Jayapura who he played a full game for in a cup match. On 11 February 2010 announced his return to his former club Sydney Olympic.[8] After returning to Olympic, Mayora went to Uruguay and trialled for an unnamed club, who offered him a contract, however for personal reasons he declined.

According to the Fijiian local news Mayora signed for NFL club Lautoka F.C.[9] Mayora made his debut for the club in the 2010-11 OFC Champions League matchday one game against Koloale FC Honiara and scored both goals in their 2–1 victory.[10]

Returning from Fiji, Mayora signed on with NSW Premier League outfit Marconi Stallions for the 2011 NSW Premier League season[11] After a cautious start to the 2011 season, Mayora was sent off in the 0–0 draw with Bonnyrigg in Round 5.[12]

Mayora left Marconi halfway through the 2011 NSW Premier League season, and once more went abroad in the hope of securing a professional contract.[13] It was announced that he had signed a contract with I-League club Southern Samity for the 2012 I-League 2nd Division.[14]

On 20 January Mayora signed for I-League side Shillong Lajong FC for the 2011–12 I League season.[15]

On 24 May Mayora made another return to Sydney Olympic for the 2012 season.[16]

Mayora moved out of Belmore for a third time at the end of the 2012 season, where he signed for Blacktown City.[17]

After a disappointing 2014 National Premier Leagues NSW single season at APIA Leichhardt, Mayora dropped a division, and signed for National Premier Leagues NSW 2 club Mounties Wanderers for the 2015 season.[18]

International career

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He has expressed interest in playing in Uruguay, reflecting his cultural heritage.[19]

Personal life

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Mayora was born to Uruguayan Immigrants.[20]

Mayora is engaged to Kathleen Kalithas with 2 young children Aleirah Rita Mayora and Brooklyn KJ Mayora.

Honours

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Individual

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With: Sydney Olympic

References

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  1. ^ Mayora wins Golden Boot as Olympic end season with 2–1 loss[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Matthew Mayora's night to remember.. and forget. Archived 23 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "New Signings For Glory And Sydney". Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
  4. ^ Golden Boot winner Matthew Mayora signs with Perth Glory Archived 23 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ All guts but no glory Archived 25 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Mayora bound for Indonesia
  7. ^ Persib No Need Mayora Archived 24 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Matthew Mayora signs on for 2010 season Archived 22 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ "Mayora wants to be top scorer in IDC". Fiji Village. 3 October 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  10. ^ "Lautoka defeat Koloale 2–1". Oceania Football. 23 October 2010. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
  11. ^ "Premier League season 2011 kicks off". Fairfield Advance. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  12. ^ Carlucci, Joseph (25 April 2011). "Ten-man Stallions keep White Eagles winless in 2011". NSW Premier League. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  13. ^ Georges, Chris (1 August 2011). "Special Feature: Indian clubs continue prey on NSW Premier League". NSW Premier League. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  14. ^ "Australian striker Matthew Mayora will sign for Southern Samity!". Kolkotafootball.com. 5 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  15. ^ "Shillong Lajong sign Australian striker Mayora ahead of their Dempo game". Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  16. ^ "He's Back". sydneyolympic.com. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  17. ^ Georges, Chris. "Mayora calls Blacktown City Home". Blacktown City FC. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  18. ^ Rowney, Peter. "PS4 NPL NSW Men's 2 Round 1 Preview". Football NSW. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  19. ^ Mayora moves in leaps and bounds - Football NSW Article
  20. ^ Official MySpace
  21. ^ ISL Duo Faces One Dull Month Archived 26 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
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