Matthew Luke Penney (born 11 February 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back or midfielder. He is currently a free agent.
Career
Born in Chesterfield, Penney began his career with Sheffield Wednesday at the age of eight years old, turning professional in October 2015.
He signed on loan for Bradford City on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2017, alongside Charlie Wyke, Jacob Hanson and Kevin Toner. He made his professional debut on 30 April 2017, appearing as a substitute in the last game of the regular 2016–17 season.
Penney signed on loan for Mansfield Town on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2018.
He made his Sheffield Wednesday first team debut on 16 August 2018, against Sunderland in the EFL Cup.
In August 2019 he moved on loan to German side FC St. Pauli.
On 4 June 2020, he signed a new one year contract at Sheffield Wednesday, keeping him with the club until the end of the 2020–21 season.
Playing style
Penney was converted from an attacking full back to a midfielder.