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My Take
Matt Grimes appeals to me as the kind of midfielder coaches and teammates trust more than highlight reels do. Rising from Exeter City through Swansea and on to the Coventry City captaincy tells me he's the dependable, quietly intelligent type who earns leadership rather than grabbing it. At 178 cm he's built to dictate tempo and shield the back line without fuss. I have a soft spot for players whose value lives in the unglamorous work, and Grimes wearing the armband feels like the right reward for a steady, team-first professional who simply does the job well.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Grimes
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・グライムス
- Reading
- まっと・ぐらいむす
- Born
- July 15, 1995 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Grimes born?
Born July 15, 1995 (age 30).
Where is Matt Grimes from?
Matt Grimes is from Exeter, United Kingdom.
What does Matt Grimes do?
Matt Grimes works as association football player.
How tall is Matt Grimes?
Matt Grimes is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.