Matti Steinmann (born 8 January 1995) is a German professional

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who plays as a

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for

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in the

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Club career

Hamburger SV

Steinmann is a youth exponent from

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. He made his

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debut at 20 September 2014 against

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. He replaced

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after 87 minutes in a 0–0 home draw.

Loan to Vendsyssel FF

Steinmann was loaned out to

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club

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on 31 January 2019 for the rest of the season.

Wellington Phoenix

In August 2019, Steinmann joined

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club

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on a one-year contract.

East Bengal

On 18 September 2020, Steinmann joined

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club

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. He scored his first goal on 26 December against

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Brisbane Roar

In June 2021, Steinmann returned to Australia, signing with

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. In December 2022, he was released by the club after 17 appearances.

SV Drochtersen/Assel

On 21 June 2023, Steinmann signed a contract with

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. He made a contract for the next two seasons.

Personal life

Steinmann is of Finnish descent through his grandmother.

Career statistics

Club

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Steinmann, Matti 1995 births Living people German people of Finnish descent German men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players 3. Liga players Regionalliga players Danish Superliga players Indian Super League players A-League Men players Hamburger SV players Hamburger SV II players Chemnitzer FC players 1. FSV Mainz 05 II players Vendsyssel FF players Wellington Phoenix FC players Germany men's youth international footballers Footballers from Hamburg German expatriate sportspeople in India Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark Expatriate men's soccer players in Australia Expatriate men's footballers in India 21st-century German sportsmen