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Jean-Philippe Mateta

Jean-Philippe Mateta is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Crystal Palace.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jean-Philippe Mateta is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Crystal Palace. He began his senior career in France, moved to Mainz 05 in Germany, and joined Crystal Palace in 2021.

Club career

Mateta started his professional career with Châteauroux before moving to Lyon in 2016. He was loaned to Le Havre before transferring to Mainz 05 in 2018. He joined Crystal Palace in 2021.

International career

Mateta has represented France at youth level and later appeared for France’s Olympic team. Available sources also identify him as a French international.

Playing style

He is primarily listed as a forward or centre-forward. He is also described by major football databases as right-footed and around 1.92 m tall.

Honours

Sources indicate he won major honours with Crystal Palace in 2025 and 2026, including the FA Cup, FA Community Shield and UEFA Conference League.

Key facts

  • Jean-Philippe Mateta is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Crystal Palace.
  • He began his senior career in France, moved to Mainz 05 in Germany, and joined Crystal Palace in 2021.
  • He has represented France at youth and Olympic level.
  • He is primarily a centre-forward, right-footed and 1.92 m tall.
  • He won FA Cup, FA Community Shield and UEFA Conference League honours with Crystal Palace.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Philippe Mateta?
He is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Crystal Palace.
What position does Mateta play?
He plays mainly as a forward, often listed specifically as a centre-forward.
Which clubs has Mateta played for?
He has played for Châteauroux, Lyon, Le Havre, Mainz 05 and Crystal Palace.
When was Jean-Philippe Mateta born?
He was born on 28 June 1997.
What is Mateta’s nationality?
He is French.
What trophies has he won with Crystal Palace?
Available sources report FA Cup, FA Community Shield and UEFA Conference League honours with Crystal Palace.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Philippe_Mateta
    Supports: Career progression, club history, and Crystal Palace honours.
  2. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/231747/jean-philippe-mateta/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, appearances, goals, assists, and current club profile.
  3. Crystal Palace FC — https://www.cpfc.co.uk/teams/first-team/forward/jean-philippe-mateta/
    Supports: Club biography, move to Crystal Palace, and earlier career summary.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/241187/jean-philippe-mateta
    Supports: Position, nationality, height/weight, birthdate, and club.
  5. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/clubs/players/250106635--jean-philippe-mateta/
    Supports: Conference League player profile, position, club number, nationality, and date of birth.