Matthias Nartey

Matthias Nartey (born 28 August 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Allsvenskan club IK Sirius.

Career Cambuur Nartey began playing football with hometown club LAC Frisia 1883 in Leeuwarden before being scouted at the age of 11 by the city's professional club, Cambuur, where he progressed through the youth academy.

He made his professional debut for Cambuur's first team on 25 January 2024, replacing Léon Bergsma in the 69th minute of a KNVB Cup match against USV Hercules. He scored the equalising goal in the 82nd minute, assisted by Roberts Uldriķis, as the match finished 4–3 after extra time. Four days later, Nartey made his Eerste Divisie debut, coming on as a late substitute for Fedde de Jong in a 2–1 home defeat to TOP Oss. On 19 March, he signed his first professional contract with Cambuur, a three-year deal. On 5 April, he made his first start for Cambuur in a 2–0 home defeat to ADO Den Haag, coming into the starting line-up in place of the suspended Remco Balk.

During the 2024–25 season, he established himself as a regular starter under head coach Henk de Jong. During his two senior seasons with Cambuur, he scored four goals in 46 competitive appearances.

IK Sirius On 27 August 2025, Nartey joined Swedish Allsvenskan club IK Sirius, signing a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 14 September, appearing as a 90th-minute substitute for Leo Walta in a 3–0 home league victory over GAIS.

Personal life Nartey has a Ghanaian father and a Dutch Frisian mother.

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