Matt Doherty: Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Matt Doherty Family and Early Life

Matthew James Doherty grew up in a large family with five sisters and a brother, with his father being Irish and his mother having Dutch-Indonesian heritage. Doherty's early life was centered around football, and he developed his skills playing for several local youth clubs, including Swords Celtic, Home Farm, and Belvedere, before joining the Bohemians youth academy. Matt Doherty family was very supportive and helped Matt to pursue his dream, which shaped his way to achieve his dream. His talent was recognized by Wolverhampton Wanderers, who signed him in 2010 after he impressed them during a pre-season match. This marked the beginning of his professional career and a significant step away from his roots in Dublin to pursue his dream in England.

Matt Doherty Net Worth

Matt Doherty net worth is estimated to be £24 million, though it is important to remember that these are not exact figures. His primary source of income is his salary from playing professional football. For example, his current contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers is reportedly worth an average of £2.6 million per year. Earlier, during his time at Tottenham Hotspur, his salary was even higher. In addition to his football earnings, Doherty also makes money from endorsement deals. He has a long-term sponsorship with Nike, which supplies him with his football boots.

Matt Doherty Salary and Contract Details

As of his return to Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2023, Matt Doherty signed a three-year contract. The contract is for a total of £7.8 million, which means his average annual salary is approximately £2.6 million. His contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026. This is a change from his previous contract with Tottenham Hotspur, where his average annual salary was reported to be around £3.4 million.

Matt Doherty Playing Style and Strength

Matt Doherty is known for his versatility as a defender, capable of playing as a right-back, wing-back, and most recently, a center-back. His playing style is characterized by his attacking contributions from the defensive line. At Wolves, he bloomed as a wing-back under Nuno Espirito Santo, where he was integral to both the defensive organization and the team's offensive plays. His strengths include his ability to make well-timed forward runs and his skill in front of the goal, which is unusual for a defender. He is also praised for his aerial ability and his overall composure on the field

Matt Doherty Girlfriend

As of right now, there is no public information about Matt Doherty partner. Just like a lot of professional footballers, the Irishman has kept most of his personal life private. Among many aspects of his life, there is no information on his relationships. As the Irish centre-back keeps on rising in prominence, more details regarding his personal life may emerge. However, for now, his focus is all about football. He enjoys the somber joys of life and lives in the moment, instead of posting his every experience on social media.

Matt Doherty Awards and Achievements

Matt Doherty has received a number of team and individual awards and team achievements throughout his career. He has won the EFL Championship (2017–18) and the Football League One (2013–14) with Wolverhampton Wanderers. While on loan to Hibernian, he was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the Scottish Cup (2011–12), and with Tottenham Hotspur, he was an EFL Cup runner-up (2020–21). Individually, he was named Wolverhampton Wanderers Player of the Year for the 2015–16 season and was voted the PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month in September 2018.