Jean-Philippe Mateta

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Jean-Philippe Mateta (born 28 June 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the France national team. Mateta began his career with Châteauroux before signing for Ligue 1 side Lyon in 2016. Following a successful loan to second division side Le Havre, he signed for Bundesliga club Mainz 05 in 2018. He joined Crystal Palace in 2021, where he won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield in 2025, as well as the UEFA Conference League in 2026, scoring the winning goal in the final. Mateta represented France internationally at under-19 and under-21 youth levels, as well as in their Olympic team in Paris 2024, finishing as third-highest scorer of the tournament and winning a silver medal. He made his senior debut in 2025, and was part of the squad that finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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