Matt Simon, Australian footballer
Matthew Blake Simon (born 22 January 1986) is an Australian international football (soccer) player who plays as a striker for A-League club Central Coast Mariners FC.
Simon started his senior career with Central Coast Lightning before joining Central Coast Mariners in 2006. In 2012, Simon signed with K-League club Chunnam Dragons, however, his opportunities at the club were limited by persistent injuries. In 2013, Simon rejoined the Mariners. He moved to Sydney FC after being released by the Mariners in 2015, before again returning to the Mariners in 2018. Simon remains the Mariners' all-time leading goal scorer, as well as a 7-time Mariners’ Golden Boot winner, record holder for the most substitute appearances in Australian league history, and scorer of the latest goal recorded in an A-League regular season match.
Simon has made two appearances for the Australia national team. He also appeared for Australia U23 at the 2008 Summer Olympics.