Matthew Joseph Virtue-Thick"Liverpool release seven players as they submit retained squad list to Premier League" – Liverpool Echo, 9 June 2017 (born 2 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Swindon Town. He has previously played for Liverpool, Notts County, and Fleetwood Town.
Career Virtue joined Liverpool at under-11 level, having played with Chelsea until the age of 9. He moved on loan to Notts County in January 2018.
He was named captain of Liverpool's Under-23 team in October 2018. In January 2019, he signed for Blackpool. He scored his first professional goal against Accrington Stanley on 5 March 2019.
On 16 October 2020, Virtue signed a new two-year contract with Blackpool.Match Preview: Crewe Alexandra (A) – Blackpool F.C., 16 October 2020 In December 2020 he tested positive for COVID-19 and had to self-isolate, missing matches. In October 2021 he extended his contract for a further year."Virtue Signs New Deal" – Blackpool F.C., 19 October 2021
He moved on loan to Lincoln City on 1 September 2022. He made his debut coming off the bench against Cambridge United on 3 September 2022. He scored his first goal for Lincoln City against Bristol Rovers in a 6–3 win on 17 September 2022. After a period injured, he returned to the Lincoln first-team.
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Blackpool confirmed that Virtue would be departing the club upon the expiration of his contract.
Virtue signed for Fleetwood Town on 1 July 2024. On 15 May 2026, the club announced he would be leaving in the summer when his contract expired.
In June 2026 it was announced that he would sign for Swindon Town on 1 July 2026.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLiverpool2017–18Premier League00000000002018–19Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Notts County (loan)2017–18League Two130100010150Blackpool2018–19League One1330000001332019–20League One2424100303132020–21League One1622010102022021–22Championship30000000302022–23Championship30000000302023–24League One250202051341Total8478130911049Lincoln City (loan)2022–23League One303102130364Fleetwood Town2024–25League Two4191030204792025–26League Two343301040423Total75124040608912Swindon Town2026–27League Two3000101050Career total2052314110120124925
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