🔥 Trending Jean-Philippe Mateta: Crystal Palace Star's World Cup Journey

Jean-Philippe Mateta is a French professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the France national team ¹⁴. He is known for his goal-scoring ability and his physical presence on the field ⁶⁸.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Jean-Philippe Mateta was born on June 28, 1997, in Sevran, France ²³⁵. Some sources also mention Châteauroux as his birthplace ⁸. He began his football journey with LB Châteauroux ⁸.

Club Career

Mateta has played for several clubs throughout his career before joining Crystal Palace. He has been with Crystal Palace since 2021 ². As of July 2026, he continues to play as a center-forward for the club ²⁴. He has been performing particularly well under the new management at Crystal Palace, notably scoring his 16th goal of the year against Wolves ⁶.

International Career

Mateta is an international French footballer ³. He made his debut for the France national team on October 10, 2025, in a match where France defeated Azerbaijan 3-0. As of July 2026, he has earned 6 caps for the national team ⁵.

Player Profile

• Position: Centre-Forward / Striker ²⁴⁵
• Date of Birth: June 28, 1997 ¹²⁵
• Age: 29 (as of July 2026) ²
• Place of Birth: Sevran, France ²³⁵ (also cited as Châteauroux ⁸)
• Nationality: French ¹²
• Club: Crystal Palace (since 2021) ²⁴
• Preferred Foot: Right ⁵
• Height: 190 cm (approximately 6 feet 3.5 inches) ⁵⁸
• Weight: 84 kg ⁵
• Market Value: €30.00m (as of July 2026) ²