Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Lyon.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2836 | 6.94 |
 UEFA Europa League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 732 | 7.1 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 7.53 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 6.7 |
Scout report
Clinton Mata is a 33-year-old central defender at Lyon, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 32 appearances, a Season grade of 65, top 6% of Ligue 1 centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 35.9, ranking 292nd of 337 in the Ligue 1. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (98.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.05 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mata.
Judged on this season alone, Mata graded 65 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 6% of the 54 centre-backs in the Ligue 1, on 14 clean sheets and 3.047 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 45 → 65). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 36, 45th of 54 of the 54 centre-backs in the Ligue 1. At 33 Mata is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 12.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Mata is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Lyon finished 4th of 18 · an upper-table side
3.05 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 14 clean sheets across 32 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 98.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 88.4/100).
Watch points
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 35.9, Mata carries the 45th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Ligue 1 of 54. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.05 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
