Joël Matip
Cameroonian-German association football player (born 1991)
Joël Matip: profile
Joël Matip (born 8 August 1991 in Bochum, Germany) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a centre-back and full-back.
Matip made the step into senior football with Schalke 04 in 2009. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 2009 and 2024. His most appearances came at Schalke 04 (2009–2016), where he made 194 appearances and scored 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 344 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Matip represented Cameroon (2010–2015), earning 27 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Brazil on 23 June 2014 (FIFA World Cup).
Bochum has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Marvin Matip and Cebio Soukou.
Nationality explained: Why does Joël Matip play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2010 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2014 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 2009–2024 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Germany and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (26 in 344)
- Height
- 195 cm — taller than 100% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Liverpool F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Chancel Mbemba, Pape Cheikh Diop and Uche Okafor (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2016 |  Schalke 04 |
Bundesliga | 194 | 17 |
| 2016–2024 |  Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 150 | 9 |
| Total | 344 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2015 |  Cameroon |
Senior | 27 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Jun 2014 | Brazil 4–1 Cameroon | 26 | FIFA World Cup |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joël Matip?
Joël Matip was born on 8 August 1991, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Joël Matip born?
Joël Matip was born in Bochum, Germany.
Which national team does Joël Matip play for?
Joël Matip played international football for Cameroon. He has 27 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Joël Matip played for?
Joël Matip's recorded clubs are Schalke 04 and Liverpool F.C..
How tall is Joël Matip?
Joël Matip is 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What position does Joël Matip play?
Joël Matip played as a centre-back and full-back.
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