'It’s nuts really': Breakout year just keeps getting better for Galway's Matthew Thompson

Thompson scored two points as Salthill-Knocknacarra defeated Corofin to reach the Galway SFC final against Moycullen. 

In his debut season for the Galway seniors, Matthew Thompson has been nominated for Young Footballer of the Year. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

A whirlwind. In 2025, Matthew Thompson made his Galway senior debut, emerged as their main playmaker, was nominated for Young Footballer of the Year and helped his club to a county final.

The Salthill-Knocknacarra prospect scored two points in last Saturday’s semi-final victory over defending champions Corofin. Not that he was content with it, though.