Fred Matua
American football player and lineman
Born
1984
41 years ago
Died
August 5th, 2012
13 years ago — 28 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played football as a lineman at the University of Southern California, contributing to the team during the early 2000s. Entered the NFL and played for the Detroit Lions, showcasing skills as a strong performer in the league. Matua also had stints in the Canadian Football League, further expanding his football career internationally until retirement.
Played college football at USC
Competed in the NFL with the Detroit Lions
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