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Joël Matip is credited as an association football player. Born on August 8, 1991, Joël Matip is from Bochum, Province of Westphalia, Germany. The age as of 2026 is 35. The listed height is 195 cm.
My Take
Joël Matip is a defender I always enjoyed watching precisely because he refused to defend conventionally. Standing 195 cm, he could have been a pure stopper, but his composure on the ball and that loping, almost casual drive out of the back set him apart. Emerging at Schalke with silverware in 2011, he built a career on intelligence rather than aggression, reading the game and positioning his body before any tackle was needed. Now retired, he leaves the kind of understated legacy that only purists fully appreciate. To me he was a quietly brilliant, connoisseur's centre back.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joël Matip
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョエル・マティプ
- Reading
- じょえる・まてぃぷ
- Born
- August 8, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Bochum, Province of Westphalia, Germany
- Height
- 195 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joël Matip born?
Born August 8, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Joël Matip from?
Joël Matip is from Bochum, Province of Westphalia, Germany.
What does Joël Matip do?
Joël Matip works as association football player.
How tall is Joël Matip?
Joël Matip is 195 cm.
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