Matthias Goossen (born October 14, 1992) is a Canadian former professional football centre who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Prior to being drafted into the CFL, he played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.
_(cropped).jpg) Goossen with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2016 | |
| No. 61 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Centre |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 14, 1992 Richmond, British Columbia |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Vancouver College Fighting Irish |
| University | Simon Fraser |
| CFL draft | 2014: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2018 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
College career
editProfessional career
editGoossen was selected in the first round of the 2014 CFL draft, second overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He signed a three-year contract with the Bombers on May 28.[3] On January 29, 2019, he announced his retirement from professional football, as he was about to enter free agency the following month. Goossen planned to become an officer with his local police department in Vancouver, BC. [4]
References
edit- ↑ "Five Clan players selected in CFL Draft". Simon Fraser University. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 30 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Fennell, Don (15 May 2014). "Matthias Goossen pegged to centre new-look Blue Bombers". Richmond Review. Retrieved 30 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Penton, Kirk (28 May 2014). "Bombers sign top draft pick Matthias Goossen". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved 30 Aug 2014.
- ↑ "Bombers' Matthias Goossen announces retirement". CFL.ca. 2019-01-29. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
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