Career
Netherlands
Matthijs started his football career with VV Actief. On 20 August 1997, Matthijs made his debut against Football Club Volendam as a substitute in the 80th minute. Then, he was only 20 years old.
After three seasons playing regularly for Football Club Groningen, Arizona Alkmaar signed him.
His time at Arizona was not successful, and after a disappointing season, he returned to Football Club Groningen. In the 2005-2006 Eredivisie season, he also reached European football with his side.
He left Groningen in 2009 to join Eerste Divisie team BV Veendam. Canada
On May 6, 2010 Matthijs signed a contract for Football Club Edmonton, a new club preparing to enter the North American second division in 2011.
After playing for the team during its 2010 exhibition season he signed a new contract with Edmonton for the 2011 season, its first in the North American Soccer League, on February 28, 2011.
He made his debut for Edmonton on May 7, 2011, in a game against the Atlanta Silverbacks. The club released Matthijis on October 12, 2011 after the conclusion of the 2011 season.