Joel Matip, defender - Liverpool FC
Joel Matip joined Liverpool FC in July 2016 from Schalke and has been declared by Jürgen Klopp as one of the 'best ever signings on a free transfer'.
Klopp closely observed the No.32 while in charge of Borussia Dortmund and earmarked him as a potential recruit shortly before taking over the reins at Anfield.
A central defender more than comfortable with the ball at his feet and not afraid to venture forward, Matip was a hit among supporters during his first season at the club. He opened his goalscoring account for the Reds in October 2016, powerfully heading in at Crystal Palace.
Matip was a prominent figure for Klopp's side in the following campaign, but an untimely thigh issue in April saw him miss out on the 2018 Champions League final.
His 201...
Date of birth
8 August 1991
Nationality
Cameroonian
Honours
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GalleryJoel Matip's eight years at Liverpool in pictures. Joel Matip will depart Liverpool this summer after eight seasons at Anfield – recap how the defender's Reds career unfolded in our photo gallery.
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NewsAnfield pays tribute to Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara. Anfield bid farewell to Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara on Sunday ahead of their departures from Liverpool FC in the summer.
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FeatureQuality, trophies and viral moments: Why we love Joel Matip. Joel Matip departs Liverpool this summer upon the expiration of his contract with the best wishes from everyone associated with the club.
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NewsJoel Matip: I'm so grateful for eight wonderful years at LFC. Joel Matip described his Liverpool spell as ‘eight wonderful years’ as he prepares to bid farewell to the club this summer.
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NewsThank you, Joel – Matip to bid farewell after eight years with Liverpool. Joel Matip will bid farewell to Liverpool FC this summer after an eight-season spell during which he helped the club to some of its most memorable modern moments.