People across the nation collectively rejoiced this morning when Australian Socceroo, Matthew Leckie, scored the winning goal in a 1-0 match against Denmark at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
WATCH: Matthew Leckie reflects on winning goal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Article continues after video.
In a moment that will remain iconic in Australian football history, Leckie’s goal broke a nil-all lull, securing the Socceroo’s place in the Round of 16 for the second time ever.
Who is Matthew Leckie?
Matthew Leckie is an A-League footballer who plays for Melbourne FC. Debuting as a Socceroo in 2012, he has played in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup, as well as the 2015 and 2019 AFC Asian Cup. He started playing soccer at the age of 11.
How old is Matthew Leckie?
Matthew Leckie is 31 years old and was born on February 4th, 1991.
Is Matthew Leckie married?
Matthew Leckie married his partner, Laura Friese, in 2016. The pair share snippets of the gorgeous relationship across their Instagram pages, where followers bore witness to their nuptials, first pregnancy, and overall family life.
The couple, whose relationship reportedly commenced in 2014, are public with their affection for each other and their young family.
Does Matthew Leckie have children?
Leckie and Friese are parents to three. Their 5-year-old daughter and two-year-old son feature on their social pages, whilst their third child remains hidden from the public eye.
If their pictures together are anything to go by, the family of five seem to be very happy.
Matthew and Laura continue to celebrate their relationship publicly via yearly anniversary posts.
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