Matty Cash

Polish footballer and Aston Villa player

Matty Cash - Polish footballer and Aston Villa player
Born

August 7th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Started professional career at Nottingham Forest, contributing to the team's promotion to the EFL Championship in 2017. Transferred to Aston Villa in 2020, gained recognition for performances in the Premier League. Represented Poland's national team, earning caps in international competitions.

Promoted Nottingham Forest to EFL Championship

Transferred to Aston Villa in 2020

Represented Poland in international matches

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