Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Tall French Forward

Mateta, in his own words, has likened himself to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Mateta is a prominent player on the pitch, being tall and imposing.

In the air, the Frenchman, who stands at 6ft 3 inches tall, is a force to be reckoned with. Only five forwards in the German league have achieved more aerials than him, with an average of 3.4 per game (over 15 apps).

With 2.9 shots per game, he is one of only four forwards in the league to do so. He can also go past the defense and make brilliant runs to get to the goal.

Mateta is able to make the run knowing he will be sent through because he has a solid understanding of his teammates, and that confidence is astonishing in someone so young.

He has a solid grasp of the game and a natural striker's sense, and he can locate space in a crowded box. The young player is a team player who makes smart runs to find room for teammates rather than just for himself.

Mateta enjoys one-on-one situations, as evidenced by a number of goals in the 2019-2020 season. He can take it around the goalkeeper or make a superb finish in front of the goal, displaying coolness and confidence.

Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta You Want to Know about

Check these quick facts about him first.

Quick Facts

• Full Name:

   Jean-Philippe Mateta

• Nicknames:

   The New Trezeguet

• Date of Birth:

   28 June 1997

• Place of Birth:

   Sevran, France

• Age:

   24

• Nationality:

   French

• Height:

   1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)

• Weight:

   88 kg

• Marital Status:

   Unmarried

• Girlfriend: 

  N/A

• Position:

   Striker

• Current Team:

   Crystal Palace (on loan from Mainz 05)

• Jersey Number:

   14

Market Value:

€8.00m

Jean-Philippe Mateta Upbringing Years and Family Roots

Jean-Philippe Mateta was born in Clamart, a tiny town in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France, on June 28, 1997. The footballer was born as the first son to his parents.

According to France-Football, the forward grew up as a placid child who enjoyed making cheerful expressions.

If his father's health had been better, Jean-Philippe Mateta could have been born into an affluent household, one of the Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

We'll tell you about his father's tragic condition years before he was born.

The Congo family lineage of the French-born star may be traced back to his father and possibly his mother.

Jean-Philippe Mateta's father was a professional football player in Congo. His soccer career forced him to leave his family and relocate to Belgium when he was 22 years old.

Now comes the depressing part. Things took a fatal turn in Europe when the unlucky father suffered a Thigh injury, thereby ending his career at such an early age.

The young striker from France comes from a lower-middle-class family. 

Both of Jean-Philippe Mateta's parents worked menial jobs to keep their family afloat early on. His father, who retired at the age of 22, found a job as a security guard in Clamart.

The French commune (Clamart), where Jean-Philippe Mateta's parents resided, is well-known for being a popular destination for migrants due to its proximity to Paris (a 31-minute drive).

Most African footballers, like Dan-Axel Zagadou,

, and Sebastien Haller, grew up in comparable French suburbs around Paris, just like Mateta.

After failing to build a name for himself in the game, his father considered football as an unfortunate and prohibited sport.

Sadly, family members were obliged to believe this, another one of the

Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta

. The striker reportedly told France-Football about it:

“WHEN I WAS LITTLE, MY FATHER DIDN’T WANT ME TO EVEN TOUCH A SOCCER BALL. I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER, AND SCHOOL WAS NOT MY THING.”

Jean-Philippe Mateta's mother was the only one of his parents that approved. She had faith in her son's determination to carry on the family's footballing ambitions.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Career Buildout

Thankfully, an opportunity to drop out of school arose. On a crucial day, Mateta's childhood years took a favorable turn.

It was the day he succeeded over his father's demands, allowing him to fulfill his destiny. The footballer previously told France-Football about the incident. As he puts it:

“ONE DAY MY FRIENDS WERE GOING TO FOOTBALL, AND I DECIDED TO ACCOMPANY THEM. WHILE PLAYING, I DRIBBLED A LOT. THEN THE COACH OF THE TEAM CAME AND SAID TO ME…

‘YOU HAVE TO COME AND REGISTER!’ I REPLIED THAT MY DAD WOULD NOT WANT IT. I GAVE HIM MY MOTHER’S NUMBER.

HE CALLED, EXPLAINED TO MY PARENTS THAT I HAD POTENTIAL. MIRACULOUSLY, MY FATHER FINALLY ACCEPTED.”

The youngster began his football career with Olympique de Sevran, a local team.

To obtain youth experience, he subsequently moved to Sevran FC, which was 33.3 kilometers away from his family's house.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Path to Prominence

From his childhood, Mateta benefited from the possession of a family gene that enabled him to grow to the size of a Giant.

The young lad was always put to play against older opponents due to his physique, one of the Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

His father instilled in him the ability to take responsibility and manage pressure when competing against older athletes from an early age.

Mateta withstood the more notable players' attempts to break him by scoring and never expressing fear.

He defied all odds and was assigned to JA Drancy, a French amateur football academy with a long history of success.

After making an impression there, the youngster was offered a youth contract with a team in the higher tier (LB Chateauroux).

When their son graduated with honors from youth football (in 2016), his parents (particularly his father) and family members were thrilled. 

The good fortune didn't end there. The kid kicked off his senior career with a boom, scoring 20 goals in a single season.

After seeing his goals, French football giants (Lyon) were enticed and decided to recruit the youngster.

Mateta joined Ligue 1 team,

, from Chateauroux in September 2016 on a five-year contract worth €2 million, with a further €3 million in bonuses possible.

His prior club also had a 20% sell-on clause in place for him. Mateta made his Ligue 1 debut against Montpellier on September 21, 2016, replacing Maxwel Cornet after 76 minutes of a 5–1 home win.

He made his next appearance four months later in the Coupe de France, replacing Cornet in the 76th minute of Montpellier's 5–0 home triumph.

On April 23, 2017, he made his

debut against AS Monaco. In a 2–1 home loss, he played 65 minutes before being substituted by Mathieu Valbuena.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Ascend to Prominence

Mateta's smooth rise continued at the French club, as he scored 22 senior career goals for both Lyon and Le Havre (via loan).

He signed a season-long loan with Ligue 2 side

in July 2017. During the 2017–18 Ligue 2 season, he netted 19 goals in 37 games.

In June 2018, after returning from a loan, the growing star took the most important decision of his career: he went abroad, one of the Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Although Lacazette's departure from Lyon may have aided the situation, Mariano Daz's arrival, as well as

and Nabil Fekir's presence, increased competition for offensive positions.

The footballer signed a four-year contract with Bundesliga club 1. FSV Mainz 05 on June 29, 2018. His entrance was the club's most costly signing ever.

The youngster was compared favorably to former Mainz forwards Aristide Bance and Adam Szalai, as well as former 1. FC Koln and 1899 Hoffenheim star Anthony Modeste, when he first joined the club.

Mateta scored his first senior hat-trick in a 5–0 league victory over SC Freiburg on April 5, 2019.

Mateta, like Jonathan David, has a long list of goals despite his youth. More intriguingly, the manner he evades defenders has sparked speculation that he could be the next

.

The striker completed an initial eighteen-month loan deal with English club Crystal Palace on January 21, 2021.

He was reportedly signed permanently for a fee of €15 million after

paid a €3 million loan fee.

On February 8, he made his league debut against Leeds United in a 2–0 defeat.

The French scored his first goal for Palace in a 2–1 away league win over Brighton & Hove Albion on February 22, 2021.

Without a doubt, FIFA fans and football fans, in general, are about to witness another power forward develop into a world-class talent, another one of the Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has undergone a transformation from wanted to needed. He is, without a doubt, a striker to keep an eye on in France's never-ending supply of strikers.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Personal & Love Life

The tall 6-foot 2-inch striker once asked his parents' permission to marry his sweetheart while living the high life in Germany.

This was due to the 22-year-belief old's that he was mature and ready to start a family. Getting a wife and starting a family became a top priority.

The romantic fellow got engaged to his girlfriend just before the COVID-19 epidemic, one of the

Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Jean-Philippe Mateta's girlfriend is a selfless woman who goes above and beyond to provide emotional support for her guy, even if it means putting her own life on wait.

Marriage appears to be the next formal step, based on how things are proceeding.

It's only a matter of time before they have a lovely child of their own. We gave you a lot of information about Mateta's childhood, background, and love life in the previous section.

For curious readers, the question of what is he really like outside the field in 2021 arises. For starters, he adores dogs.

Secondly, Mateta has both introverted and extroverted personality traits in his personal life. He likes to spend time alone to replenish his batteries.

The attacker might even be active and extroverted at times. Mateta, in conclusion, is an ambivert. The word refers to a person who is both introverted and extroverted.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Networth & LifeStyle

A weekly wage of €19,000 and an annual salary of €989,900 are paid to the power forward. We've got you covered if you're curious about how he spends his money.

It is said that if you spend more than you earn, you will always be poor. Mateta, on the other hand, leads a simple but adventurous life.

In order to relax, he would rather live on the Spanish island of Tenerife, where he may swim with dolphins, eat pastries, and appreciate nature.

Maybe you never knew but the striker budgets a significant portion of his earnings to satisfy his automobile desires. Mateta isn't afraid to show off his expensive car to followers either.

Moving away from cars, the tall French enjoys riding his two-wheeled adventure bike bare-chested, one of the funny Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

There are two sides to his personal life and lifestyle, without a doubt.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Family

Mateta's world revolves around his love for his family members, which he has had since childhood.

Parents

Thanks to their efforts in raising a wonderful son, the French footballer's lucky mother and father are both well-liked in Clamart's French black community.

Mateta's parents appear to have made purposeful steps to shield themselves from the public.

Siblings

According to what we can tell, the footballer has a brother and sister whom he adores.

Jean Philippe's dedication to caring for his siblings is comparable to his dedication on the field, one of the Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Relatives

The 24-year-old didn't have simply his parents and sister cheering him on while he was still fighting his way up.

Mateta also has a relative, who happens to be his wonderful aunt who appears to have been there for him many times.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Less-Known Details

We'll provide facts you never knew about Jean-Philippe Mateta in this part.

Doesn’t Get along well with Agents

Mateta has always been an advocate for preventing what he refers to as "Wastage" since his early days as a footballer. Football agents, according to the striker, make a lot of money for doing nothing. In an interview with the French media, he explained why he does not want an agent. He said:

“AGENTS CALL ME A LOT. I HAVE A LAWYER AND THAT’S ENOUGH FOR ME. I AM NOT IN FAVOUR OF HAVING AN AGENT. ONCE UPON A TIME, I HAD ONE IN MY CAREER. NOW AM NOT INTERESTED. THEY DO TELL ME THINGS I ALREADY KNOW.”

As previously noted, one of Jean-Philipe Mateta's family members (his younger sister) has been assigned as his agent. He literally forced her to study for it, one of the

Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Religion

If you can believe it, it looks that Jean Philipe Mateta's parents raised him as a Muslim.

His Idol

Mateta, like Swedish footballer Alexander Isak, is among those who do not see Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo as idols. He believes he can only have one idol because of his height, and that idol is none other than Zlatan Ibrahimovic. According to himself:

“AS I AM TALL AND I WAS LOOKING FOR A TALL STRIKER WHO RUNS FAST, WHO MAKES TECHNICAL GESTURES AND DRIBBLES. WHAT DID I LIKE IN ZLATAN?… HIS SCORING SIDE WHICH MAKES HIM THE BEST SCORER IN HISTORY. THERE IS NO DEBATE ON THIS.”

Trivia

We also decided to include extra information about him in this part which will wrap up our Top Facts about Jean-Philippe Mateta.

About Sevran, Where he was Born

Sevran is a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department of France, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. It is 16.2 kilometers (10.1 miles) from the city center of Paris. Sevran is located northeast of the Peripherique Boulevard.

Over half of its residents were from outside of France as of 2013. Sub-Saharan Africa, Algeria, and Morocco have the most ethnic backgrounds among the foreign origins.

The Economist said in 2013 that Sevran was one of the poorest neighborhoods in the Paris Metropolitan Area. As of 2013, 36% of the population was considered to be disadvantaged.

The national average is around 12%. Around 75% of the people in Sevran live in government housing.

According to the report, "somebody called Mohamed, Ali or Kamel is four times more likely to be unemployed than somebody named Philippe or Alain."

The Espace Francois Mauriac, popularly known as the conservatoire de Sevran, is a famous music and dance school in Sevran.

Claude Ballif, Allain Gaussin, and Vincent Decleire are just a few of the notable French and foreign musicians who have taught there. Kaaris, a well-known French rapper, is also from Sevran, having been born to Ivory Coast parents.

Jean-Philippe Mateta Zodiac Sign

He was born in 1997 which means his zodiac sign is an Ox. The Ox is a symbol of diligence, power, sincerity, down-to-earth persistence, and riches as the strongest animal of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, known as "the good helper" in Chinese farming.

Male Oxes have a strong sense of patriotism. They have strong life values and ambitions and place emphasis on family and work.

Oxes have a lot of patience and a strong will to succeed, so they can achieve their goals with constant effort.

They are not easily affected by others or the environment, preferring instead to act on their own ideas and abilities.

Oxes will have a clear plan with specific measures before performing any action, to which they will devote their great faith and physical strength.

As a result, those born under the sign of the Ox generally achieve enormous success.

Oxes are notoriously bad at connecting with others and even believe that exchanging thoughts with others is pointless. They can be stubborn and insist on doing things their own way.

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