The University of Akron Athletics
2026 Akron Men's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 6
Matthew Paiva
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Toronto, Ontario
- High School:
- Christ the King
- Prev School:
- McMaster
2025 | JUNIOR
2025 ACCOLADES
PRIOR TO AKRON
PERSONAL
- 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
- Additionally, he gained valuable experience with Scrosoppi FC.
PERSONAL
- Majoring in marketing
- Son of Tony and Sabrina Paiva.
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