Joel Matip
Born: August 8, 1991 (age 33)
Height: 6' 4.5" (195cm)
Weight: 14st 2lb (90kg)
Hometown: Bochum, Germany
Nationality: 
Cameroonian
CameroonianPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1997-2000 | VfL Bochum |
| 2000-2009 | Schalke 04 | |
| Senior | 2009-2016 | Schalke 04 |
| 2016-2024 | Liverpool | |
| International | 2010- | Cameroon |
Sports Mole has 1,770 articles about Joel Matip. Articles 1 to 40:
Virgil van Dijk future: Should Liverpool go all in to sign Nottingham Forest's Murillo?
Sports Mole assesses whether Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo would be an ideal replacement for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in 2025.
Oct 30, 14:52
Liverpool told "only criticism" of Joel Matip transfer as tribute paid to retired defender
Liverpool expert David Lynch pays tribute to ex-Reds defender Joel Matip following his retirement at the age of 33, labelling him "phenomenal in his peak".
Oct 16, 12:17
Liverpool to be handed "huge boost" with new deal for "one of the best defenders in Premier League"
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Ibrahima Konate is "one of the best defenders in the Premier League" as he closes in on a new Reds contract.
Oct 10, 13:34
Could Liverpool 'hijack' Man United's pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite?
Liverpool are reportedly preparing to hijack Manchester United's pursuit of Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Oct 2, 01:10
Liverpool transfer news: Premier League leaders 'opt against' Joel Matip replacement
Liverpool allegedly turn down the opportunity to make an approach for a player who could have being deemed as the ideal replacement for Joel Matip.
Oct 1, 15:18
Ex-Liverpool defender Joel Matip 'receives offers' from three Premier League clubs
Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip reportedly receives as many as three offers from Premier League clubs looking to take advantage of his status as a free agent.
Sep 16, 09:59
Liverpool 'preparing to battle' Premier League clubs for Germany international
Liverpool are reportedly among several European clubs that are showing an interest in signing Germany international Jonathan Tah from Bayern Munich.
Sep 12, 23:57
West Ham transfer news: Hammers 'register interest' in former PL centre-back
West Ham United reportedly express an interest in securing a deal for a former Champions League winner that is available on a free transfer.
Sep 4, 15:58
Liverpool 'miss out' on double defensive transfer as Arne Slot denied reunion
RB Leipzig's Mohamed Simakan is reportedly set to join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, despite links with a move to Liverpool on deadline day.
Aug 30, 09:20
Red Bull Salzburg 'in advanced talks' to sign Liverpool midfielder on loan
Red Bull Salzburg are reportedly in advanced talks with Liverpool to sign Spanish youngster Stefan Bajcetic before the transfer window slams shut on Friday.
Aug 27, 18:27
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'eyeing late swoop' for versatile Leipzig defender
Liverpool reportedly continue to maintain an interest in RB Leipzig's versatile defender Mohamed Simakan as the transfer window nears its end.
Aug 26, 13:15
Liverpool 'still hopeful' of £50.9m transfer hijack after midfielder 'agreement'
Liverpool are supposedly still hopeful of hijacking Juventus' proposed £50.9m move for Atalanta BC midfielder Teun Koopmeiners.
Aug 24, 18:36
Done Deal: Brentford fend off Bayer Leverkusen to sign £25m Liverpool defender
Brentford successfully fend off Bayer Leverkusen to sign Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool in a deal worth around £25m on a five-year contract.
Aug 23, 01:42
Liverpool transfer news: Defender absent from squad for Ipswich game amid interest
A Liverpool player is reportedly absent from the squad to face Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon due to the possibility of a transfer elsewhere.
Aug 17, 12:40
Liverpool 'agree' £27.5m attacker transfer after rejected £15m offer
Brentford reportedly agree a £27.5m deal to sign Liverpool attacker Fabio Carvalho, whom Southampton recently had a £15m offer rejected for.
Aug 10, 18:17
Liverpool transfer news: Long-serving centre-back completes permanent exit
Scottish Premiership side Dundee complete the signing of French defender Billy Koumetio from Liverpool on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.
Aug 9, 17:27
Liverpool transfer news: Pursuit of Bundesliga striker to end in failure?
Liverpool are reportedly expected to fail in their effort to secure the signature of one of last season's in-form Bundesliga strikers.
Aug 8, 10:07
Rabiot, Martial, Depay: 10 free agents who are still available this summer
Sports Mole takes a look at 10 players who are yet to be snapped up on a free transfer ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Aug 6, 19:28
Brighton transfer news: Seagulls 'make contact' with World Cup-winning defender
Two surprise Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing experienced German defender Mats Hummels, who is now a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund.
Aug 6, 15:23
Liverpool 'prioritising' defensive midfielder signing before transfer window closes
Liverpool are reportedly planning to sign a new defensive midfielder before the summer transfer window closes next month.
Aug 6, 14:26
Transfer news and rumours: Martial to Atalanta BC, Matip to Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Anthony Martial to Atalanta BC and Joel Matip to Bayer Leverkusen.
Aug 5, 20:34
Transfer news and rumours: Joel Matip to Bayer Leverkusen, Will Osula to Newcastle
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Joel Matip to Bayer Leverkusen and Will Osula to Newcastle United.
Aug 5, 10:38
First signing under Arne Slot? Liverpool 'make £21m offer' for Serie A midfielder
Liverpool reportedly submit an opening offer to sign 23-year-old Danish midfielder Morten Frendrup from Serie A club Genoa ahead of the 2024-25 league season.
Aug 1, 20:43
Liverpool man could still leave Anfield following Premier League interest?
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is reportedly willing to leave this summer following interest earlier in the transfer window from Newcastle United.
Aug 1, 16:46
Liverpool transfer news: Reds' interest in Gordon confirmed by ex-Newcastle chief
Former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley confirms that Liverpool are interested in acquiring Anthony Gordon during the current summer transfer window.
Jul 31, 17:11
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'immediately reject' approach for defender
Liverpool's Sepp van den Berg is reportedly attracting interest from PSV Eindhoven, who have seen an initial £8.4m bid for the defender waved off by the Reds.
Jul 29, 14:07
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'interested' in signing former Arsenal attacker
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing former Arsenal attacker Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Jul 27, 21:20
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'suffer transfer blow' in pursuit of £100m midfielder
Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe is confident that Anthony Gordon will stay with the club next season, despite rumours of a possible move to Liverpool.
Jul 27, 12:32
Liverpool transfer news: Academy duo 'set to leave' after brutal Arne Slot decision
Liverpool defenders Rhys Williams and Billy Koumetio, both of whom have been relegated to Under-21s training, are expected to leave the club this summer.
Jul 24, 15:30
Liverpool transfer news: Reds set to end pursuit of £70m summer target?
Liverpool reportedly decide against spending £70m on one of their top defensive targets this summer.
Jul 23, 13:45
Takefusa Kubo latest: Are Liverpool on verge of £55m signing of Real Sociedad man?
Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo is being linked with a £55m move to Liverpool, but is the Japan international close to completing a summer move to Anfield?
Jul 23, 13:01
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'make decision' over Marc Guehi pursuit
Arsenal reportedly perform a U-turn on their stance regarding Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, who has also been linked with Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Jul 19, 14:39
Liverpool stand firm on £16.9m centre-back demand amid 'club record' claim
Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven are reportedly prepared to break their transfer record to capture out-of-favour Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg.
Jul 19, 13:38
Olympic football 2024: Three possible Liverpool transfer targets at Paris Games
Sports Mole looks at three possible transfer targets for Liverpool at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Jul 19, 10:54
Liverpool reason for Leny Yoro failure 'revealed' as Man Utd confirm £52m deal
Liverpool reportedly decided against firming up their interest in Manchester United defender Leny Yoro as they believed that he only wanted to join Real Madrid.
Jul 18, 22:57
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot 'plotting' triple Bundesliga raid
Liverpool's new head coach Arne Slot is reportedly targeting three Bundesliga players during the summer transfer window.
Jul 17, 00:09
Liverpool transfer news: Reds to rival Atletico Madrid for RB Leipzig defender?
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid may reportedly battle it out for the signing of a RB Leipzig defender during the current transfer window.
Jul 16, 09:40
Liverpool transfer news: 'Negotiations held' for Premier League defender
Liverpool are reportedly in negotiations with a Premier League team to sign a defender who has just starred at Euro 2024.
Jul 15, 09:22
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'making progress' on long-term Van Dijk replacement
Liverpool are reportedly 'making progress' in negotiations to sign Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.
Jul 15, 03:18
Liverpool to sign two new goalkeepers this summer?
Liverpool are reportedly open to signing at least two new goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.
Jul 9, 09:42
