Marvin Matip: profile
Marvin Matip (born 25 September 1985 in Bochum, Germany) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a defender.
Matip started out at VfL Bochum in 2004. He played for 6 clubs since 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at 1. FC Köln (2005–2010): 87 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 138 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Matip represented Cameroon (2013–present). Before committing to Cameroon, he had represented Germany U20 and Germany U21.
Bochum has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Joël Matip and Cebio Soukou.
Eligibility explained: Why does Marvin Matip play for Cameroon?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 28)
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (6 in 138)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 72% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Karlsruher SC (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Siphiwe Tshabalala, Kim Grant and Tijani Babangida (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  VfL Bochum |
2. Bundesliga | 1 | 0 |
| 2004–2005 | VfL Bochum II |
Regionalliga | 33 | 3 |
| 2004–2005 | VfL Bochum |
2. Bundesliga | 1 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | 1. FC Köln II |
Regionalliga West | 3 | 1 |
| 2005–2010 | 1. FC Köln |
Bundesliga | 87 | 1 |
| 2010 | Karlsruher SC |
2. Bundesliga | 13 | 1 |
| 2010– | FC Ingolstadt 04 |
2. Bundesliga | – | – |
| Total | 138 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Germany U20 |
Under-20 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004–2006 | Germany U20 |
Under-20 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004–2007 | Germany U21 |
Under-21 | 22 | 1 |
| 2013– |  Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Marvin Matip?
Marvin Matip was born on 25 September 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Marvin Matip born?
Marvin Matip was born in Bochum, Germany.
Which national team does Marvin Matip play for?
Marvin Matip played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Marvin Matip played for?
Marvin Matip's recorded clubs are VfL Bochum, VfL Bochum II, 1. FC Köln II, 1. FC Köln, Karlsruher SC and FC Ingolstadt 04.
How tall is Marvin Matip?
Marvin Matip is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Marvin Matip play?
Marvin Matip played as a defender.
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