Matthew Hoppe
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Matthew Timothy Hoppe (born March 13, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Danish Superliga club Sønderjyske.
Club career
Youth career and Schalke 04
Hoppe played a single season with the LA Galaxy academy, before being released by the team. After playing for the Barça Residency Academy in Arizona, Hoppe signed with Schalke 04 in June 2019.
On November 28, 2020, he made his professional debut for Schalke against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. On January 9, 2021, he scored a hat-trick, and his first senior goals for Schalke, in a league match against Hoffenheim. Hoppe became the first American to score a hat-trick in the Bundesliga and the 4–0 result also meant that the club ended their 30-game winless streak in the league.
Hoppe signed his first professional deal at Schalke on February 1, 2021, keeping him at the club until 2023.
Mallorca
Hoppe moved to La Liga club Mallorca on August 31, 2021, the last day of the 2021 summer transfer window. The transfer fee paid to Schalke 04 was reported as €3.5 million plus possible bonuses. Hoppe made only seven appearances for the club across all competitions in a debut season that was beset with injuries and a bout of COVID-19.
Middlesbrough
On August 10, 2022, Hoppe signed a four-year deal with EFL Championship side Middlesbrough. Hoppe was loaned to Scottish Premiership club Hibernian in January 2023. On August 3, 2023, Hoppe returned to the United States, signing on loan with Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes until the end of the 2023 MLS season. San Jose Earthquakes had the option to purchase Hoppe through the loan agreement but chose not to exercise it. On 4 December 2023, Hoppe returned to his parent club but was unable to play until 2024 due to player registration rules.
On January 9, 2025, Hoppe had his Middlesbrough contract cancelled by mutual consent.
Sønderjyske
On January 31, 2025 it was confirmed that Hoppe joined Danish Superliga side Sønderjyske on a deal until June 2027. On January 29, 2026 Hoppe signed a new contract with Sønderjyske, so it now runs until 30 June 2028. At the same time, he changed his jersey number from 14 to 9.
International career
Hoppe received his first call-up to the United States ahead of a friendly against Switzerland on May 20, 2021. He was named to the United States roster for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Hoppe earned his first international cap when he was named in the starting 11 in the second group stage match of the competition against Martinique. On July 25, Hoppe scored his first national team goal against Jamaica in a 1–0 win for the United States in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Personal life
Hoppe is the son of Tom and Anna Hoppe. He is of German descent through his father's lineage. He has two older siblings; one brother and one sister. Hoppe is a Christian.
Career statistics
Club
As of January 10, 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| Schalke 04 II | 2020–21 | Regionalliga West | 16 | 1 | — | — | 16 | 1 | |
| Schalke 04 | 2020–21 | Bundesliga | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 24 | 6 |
| 2021–22 | 2. Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 25 | 6 | ||
| Mallorca | 2021–22 | La Liga | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2022–23 | Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Hibernian (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 9 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | |
| San Jose Earthquakes (loan) | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Career total | 66 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 71 | 10 |
International
As of match played January 28, 2023
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 1 |
Scores and results list the United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hoppe's goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 25, 2021 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States | 3 | Jamaica | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
Honors
United States
Individual
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Month: January 2021
External links
- atDFB(also available)
- atKicker(in German)
- at Soccerway
- December 10, 2020, at theWayback Machine at US Soccer Development Academy