Joel Matip
Born: August 8, 1991 (age 32)
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 |
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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
Liverpool transfer news: Reds confirm veteran exit on free transfer
Liverpool confirm that veteran goalkeeper Adrian has left the club upon the expiry of his contract, and a move back to Real Betis is now thought to be imminent.
Jul 8, 09:17
Liverpool's 'monster' bid for Euro 2024 hero 'rejected' during 2021 crisis
Liverpool reportedly saw a 'monster' offer for Turkey's Euro 2024 hero Merih Demiral rejected by Juventus during their defensive crisis of 2021.
Jul 4, 07:41
Liverpool transfer news: David Hancko makes admission after Arne Slot talks
Feyenoord defender David Hancko confirms that talks have been held with new Liverpool manager Arne Slot but admits that he is "unlikely" to join the Reds this summer.
Jul 2, 17:59
Liverpool expiring contracts: Who is free to leave this summer and next?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's expiring contracts for this season and next.
Jul 1, 10:47
Liverpool suffer transfer blow as 27-year-old's next move confirmed
Liverpool-linked Stuttgart defender Waldemar Anton decides to sign for Borussia Dortmund instead of Arne Slot's side, according to Rudi Voller.
Jun 27, 09:02
Man United 'prepared' to walk away from defender deal after 'realistic' demand
Manchester United reportedly plan to drop their interest in Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite if the Toffees refuse to budge on their £70m asking price.
Jun 21, 09:29
Liverpool 'at risk' of losing out to Bayer Leverkusen for 27-year-old defender
Liverpool fall behind Bayer Leverkusen in the race to sign a 27-year-old defender this summer, according to a report.
Jun 20, 13:10
Mystery Leny Yoro bidder 'revealed' after Lille reject Premier League offer
Liverpool reportedly fail with a bid to sign 18-year-old Lille defender Leny Yoro, who is favouring a move to Real Madrid.
Jun 16, 23:42
Liverpool 'enquire' about signing 21-year-old Chelsea defender this summer
Liverpool reportedly contact Premier League rivals Chelsea regarding the potential signing of 21-year-old Levi Colwill as a replacement for Joel Matip this summer.
Jun 15, 15:00
Liverpool transfer news: Every confirmed signing and exit for summer 2024
Keep track of every Liverpool signing and sale during the 2024 summer transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 14, 01:55
Liverpool 'request transfer information' for 27-year-old Bundesliga star considered perfect replacement for Joel Matip
Liverpool reportedly request transfer information for Stuttgart defender Waldemar Anton, as they look to bring in a suitable replacement for Joel Matip this summer.
Jun 13, 21:24
Liverpool transfer news: Defender signing 'actively pursued' despite Real Madrid 'acceptance'
Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid and Manchester United for the signature of Lille defender Leny Yoro but accept that Los Blancos are the favourites.
Jun 13, 20:10
Bayern Munich to move for Liverpool defender after Levi Colwill blow?
Bayern Munich reportedly turn their attention to a Liverpool defender after it emerged that they are unlikely to sign Levi Colwill from Chelsea.
Jun 12, 15:38
Liverpool defender 'in talks' over permanent exit after explosive interview
Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sell defender Sepp van den Berg to Mainz 05 after the Dutchman accused the Reds of pricing him out of a transfer.
Jun 10, 12:48
Liverpool 'handed major boost' in pursuit of £70m Mohamed Salah replacement
Liverpool reportedly receive a major boost in their pursuit of Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa, who could serve as a replacement for Mohamed Salah next season.
Jun 5, 23:58
Liverpool goalkeeper offered new contract despite wanting to leave
Liverpool confirm that they have offered experienced goalkeeper Adrian - who is set to become a free agent at the end of the month - a new contract.
Jun 5, 09:49
Manchester United, Liverpool 'monitoring' 22-year-old title-winning defender
Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing highly-rated Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio in the summer.
Jun 4, 15:06
Liverpool 'plan to replace stop-gap player with marquee signing'
Liverpool reportedly have plans to make a marquee signing in order to replace a player who was only signed as a stop-gap alternative last summer.
Jun 4, 09:58
Manchester United, Liverpool to battle for £40m-rated centre-back?
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo.
Jun 1, 19:31
'It's logical' - Key Liverpool man responds to exit reports
Ibrahima Konate admits that transfer links with French champions Paris Saint-Germain are "logical" but insists that he is not looking to leave Liverpool.
Jun 1, 17:55
Forgotten Liverpool defender slams Reds for 'hindering' his future
Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg slams the Reds in an explosive interview, claiming that the club have been 'hindering' his future by pricing him out of a transfer.
Jun 1, 14:19
Bournemouth 'eyeing move for outgoing Liverpool defender'
Bournemouth are reportedly considering whether to push to sign Joel Matip on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of next month.
May 29, 01:12
Liverpool 'set £20m asking price for Brentford, Southampton target'
Liverpool have reportedly set a £20m asking price for defender Sepp van den Berg, who is attracting interest from Southampton and Brentford.
May 28, 18:53
Premier League trio 'make contact over move for 20-year-old centre-back'
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have been in touch over a possible move for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva, according to a report.
May 22, 15:19
Two English clubs 'interested in signing Liverpool defender'
Joel Matip could remain in the Premier League next season, with two Premier League clubs reportedly interested in signing the defender in the upcoming transfer window.
May 22, 00:16
Liverpool star hints at Anfield stay after Arne Slot appointment
One of Liverpool's star players drops a major hint to suggest that he could stay at Anfield for another season following the appointment of Arne Slot as the club's new head coach.
May 21, 13:36
Liverpool confirm Arne Slot appointment as new head coach
Liverpool confirm the appointment of Feyenoord manager Arne Slot as their new head coach to replace Jurgen Klopp.
May 20, 16:59
Jurgen Klopp reign ends with victory over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool reign ends with a routine 2-0 Premier League win over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.
May 19, 17:58
