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.
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Date of birth
8 August 1991
Nationality
Cameroonian
Honours
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ReviewLiverpool 3-1 West Ham: Analysis of rock-solid Matip and praise for Jones and Nunez. Neil Mellor highlighted the performance of Joel Matip as a key factor behind Liverpool’s 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday.
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News'We want to be 100 per cent and make a winning start in Linz'. Joel Matip has underscored Liverpool’s desire to deliver a successful run in a Europa League campaign that begins in Linz this evening.
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ExplainedHow Liverpool's centre-backs are adapting to Trent's hybrid role. Joel Matip has detailed how Liverpool's recent tweak in system adapts his role as a central defender.
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Video'Only Superman can save us now!' – Alternative Commentary with Matip and Tsimikas. Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas take a look back at Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Southampton on this day last year in the latest episode of Alternative Commentary, presented by Quorn.
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ReactionJoel Matip on brilliant header, West Ham comeback and chasing. Joel Matip was delighted to be third time lucky with the emphatic header that secured a 2-1 win for Liverpool at West Ham United.
