Pepperdine University Athletics

INTERNATIONAL & CLUB: Played professionally with Volley Amriswil and Volley Amriswil II in Switzerland’s top division … Helped Amriswil to the 2025 Swiss Cup and Swiss Championship titles, along with the 2024 Supercup crown … Competed with the Swiss U20 and U23 national teams, earning 2024 Swiss U23 Championship and a fourth-place finish at WEVZA U20 … Also won the 2025 Swiss U23 Championship … Named Swiss vice champion at the U20 level in 2023 … Went 18-for-18 hitting in a match against Lausanne UC II and recorded a season-high nine blocks in the Swiss second division, where he led the league in total blocks … First called up to the Swiss Men’s National Team after just one year of playing and remains on the roster for summer 2025.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from PMS Kreuzlingen in 2023 ... Played one year of varsity under head coach Juan Manuel Serramalera

PERSONAL: Born in Frauenfeld, Switzerland ... Son of Gebi and Yvonne Matthey and brother to Lia ... Chose Pepperdine "primarily because of the coaches, who have a strong reputation in Europe for developing players and individuals. Additionally, the recruitment process made me feel supported, valued and at home from the start."

FAVORITES: Enjoys reading and listening to music ... Favorites include Jakub Kochanowski (athlete) ... Liverpool FC (team) ... Grit by Angelina Duckworth (book) ... Coach Carter (movie) ... How I Met Your Mother (TV show) ... Dire Straits (artist) ... Pizza (food) ... And golf (sport)