Jean-Philippe Mateta
CRY
CF
Playmaking Forward
Jun 28, 1997 (29)
Right
6'4"
194 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Back to prepare new season
Mateta is back to prepare for the new season with Crystal Palace, according to the club.
Analysis: Mateta finished last season with 12 goals across 31 Premier League appearances and played a key role in the club's Conference League and FA Cup triumphs, converting his penalty in the Community Shield shootout win over Liverpool along the way. He earned a place in France's World Cup squad but was limited to a bench role behind Kylian Mbappe, making just three appearances and 21 minutes across the tournament. His return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations, and he should remain the undisputed starter up top under new coach Pierre Sage while continuing as the club's primary penalty taker.
Two shots from bench
Mateta generated two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Morocco.
Analysis: Mateta would enter the match from the bench after Kylian Mbappe (foot) left the field due to an apparent injury. He would record two shots (one on target) but was unable to score, yet to find the back of the net this World Cup. He is now up to three appearances, although he has only played 21 minutes behind Mbappe.
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