Matthew McKay

Matthew McKay has transitioned from a professional footballer to a business co-owner and board director, bringing his leadership and strategic insight to new ventures. After leading Brisbane Roar to their first A-League championship and premiership in 2011, Matthew McKay built an illustrious professional football career marked by strategic leadership and significant milestones. He began his senior career with Brisbane Strikers in 2001, making 51 appearances and scoring 2 goals. McKay then became an inaugural member of Brisbane Roar in 2005, where he made 131 appearances and scored 18 goals during his first tenure with the club.

He ultimately holds the club record for league appearances with 272 games. McKay’s career also encompassed international periods, including a loan spell with Changchun Yatai F.C. in China in 2009. He moved to Rangers in the Scottish Premier League in 2011, followed by a stint with Busan IPark in South Korea in 2012, and a second period with Changchun Yatai in 2013.

In May 2016, he became a Shareholder at Ferguson Hyams Investment Management. Building on this, McKay co-founded Freddy & Co in November 2017, a company specializing in designer baby playmats, demonstrating his diverse business interests. McKay continues to contribute to the sport’s development, having been appointed as an Appointed Director to the Football Queensland board. His journey from a highly decorated professional footballer to a strategic business co-owner and board director showcases his adaptable leadership skills and commitment to driving success across various ventures.