Joel Matip

Joel Matip joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Schalke 04 in 2016, one of Jurgen Klopp's first significant signings as manager, and developed into a composed and reliable central defender. Born in Germany to a Cameroonian father, Matip chose to represent Cameroon internationally and brought composure and physical presence to Liverpool's back line, winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. He made 201 appearances over eight years at Anfield despite a number of injury setbacks, before leaving the club in 2024.

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Joel Matip stats for Liverpool

Joel Matip made 201 appearances and scored 11 goals for Liverpool between 2016 and 2024, 0.05 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 74th for appearances and 100th for goals.

Joel Matip is one of 2 players from Cameroon in the records. Others include Rigobert Song.

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Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Joel Matip scored for Liverpool?

Joel Matip scored 11 goals in 201 appearances for Liverpool (2016–2024), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.

When did Joel Matip play for Liverpool?

Joel Matip played for Liverpool FC from 2016 to 2024.

Where is Joel Matip from?

Joel Matip was born in Bochum, Cameroon.

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