Jean-Philippe Mateta

Jean-Philippe Mateta, born June 28, 1997, holds dual French/Congo (DRC) citizenship and is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker/forward.

Mateta began his career at Châteauroux. In 2016, he joined Ligue 1 side Lyon, signing a five-year contract for a transfer fee of €2 million, with an additional €3 million in bonuses. His form

In June 2018, he joined Bundesliga side Mainz 05, signing a four-year contract and becoming the club's most expensive signing. On April 5, 2019, he scored his first hat-trick of his professio

He has represented France at the U19 and U21 levels. In 2024, he was selected for the French Olympic team for the Paris Olympics (one of the overage players) and helped the team win a silver