Matthew Paiva

Position:
Defender
Height:
6-2
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Toronto, Ontario
High School:
Christ the King
Prev School:
McMaster

2025: Appeared in 20 matches for Akron, including 16 starts...recorded one goal on the strength of 11 shots, including four on goal...netted game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory past Notre Dame (Nov. 23) in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament...helped anchor an Akron defense that posted 13 shutouts on the campaign.

2025 ACCOLADES: Named to TopDrawerSoccer.com National Team of the Week (Nov. 25)...honored as BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2).

PRIOR TO AKRON: Came to Akron after having played in 2024 at McMaster University in Canada...he appeared in 13 games, including 12 starts and garnered OUA All-Star First-Team and U SPORTS All-Rookie team accolades on the strength of scoring two goals...was drafted third overall in the Canadian Premier League draft in 2024 by the Halifax Wanderers FC...dditionally, he gained valuable experience with Scrosoppi FC.

PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing...son of Tony and Sabrina Paiva.