Matthias Goossen
| No. 61 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Date of birth | October 14, 1992 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | C |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
| University | Simon Fraser |
| High school | Vancouver College Fighting Irish |
| CFL draft | 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2014–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career stats | |
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Matthias Goossen (born October 14, 1992) is a Canadian gridiron football centre currently playing 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.
College career
As a freshman at Simon Fraser, Goossen was part of Clan's inaugural season in the NCAA. He served as a captain in his last two years of college, and was named to the GNAC first all-star team three times.[1][2]
Professional career
Goossen 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]
References
- ↑ "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.
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