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My Take
Matt Turner is the kind of goalkeeper who makes you feel like the US national team actually has its act together between the posts — and honestly, that's been a long time coming. Growing up in New Jersey and working his way up without a ton of fanfare, Turner became one of the most reliable stoppers in Major League Soccer before earning a move to Arsenal and then Lyon, which is a real arc for an American keeper. His 2022 World Cup run in Qatar was the moment a lot of casual fans outside the US finally took notice — calm under pressure, sharp reflexes, and that 6'3" frame filling the goal in a way that genuinely worried opponents. I respect that he built his reputation through consistency rather than highlight-reel theatrics.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Turner
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・ターナー
- Reading
- まっと・たーなー
- Born
- June 24, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Park Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- High school
- Saint Joseph Regional High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Turner born?
Born June 24, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Matt Turner from?
Matt Turner is from Park Ridge, New Jersey, United States.
What does Matt Turner do?
Matt Turner works as association football player.
How tall is Matt Turner?
Matt Turner is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.