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Jean-Philippe Mateta

French professional footballer born in 1997, known for his role as a striker. Jean-Philippe Mateta was born on 28 June 1997.

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Who is Jean-Philippe Mateta?

Jean-Philippe Mateta is best known for Striker for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the France national team. Jean-Philippe Mateta is a French public figure. Jean-Philippe Mateta was born on 28 June 1997, which places Jean-Philippe Mateta among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1990s. On Dead or Alive, Jean-Philippe Mateta is listed in the Sports Legends category, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Jean-Philippe Mateta is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Striker for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the France national team
Nationality: French
Born: 28 June 1997
Listed under: Sports Legends

About Jean-Philippe Mateta

Mateta began his career with Châteauroux before signing for Ligue 1 side Lyon in 2016. Following a successful loan to second division side Le Havre, he signed for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 in 2018. He joined Crystal Palace in 2021, where he won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield in 2025, as well as the UEFA Conference League in 2026, scoring the winning goal in the final. Mateta represented France internationally at under-19 and under-21 youth levels, as well as in their Olympic team in Paris 2024, finishing as third-highest scorer of the tournament and winning a silver medal. He made his senior debut in 2025, and was part of the squad that finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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What is Jean-Philippe Mateta known for?

Jean-Philippe Mateta is known for Striker for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the France national team.

When was Jean-Philippe Mateta born?

Jean-Philippe Mateta was born on 28 June 1997.

What nationality is Jean-Philippe Mateta?

Jean-Philippe Mateta's nationality is French.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta appears in Sports Legends.

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