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Central midfielderBelgiumChallenger Pro League

Emmanuel Matuta

Squad depthK. Lierse S.K. · 24 yrsFree agentTransferred to Free agent
41.5
4.2%
Ratingi
24.9
12.7%
Seasoni
8.4
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameEmmanuel Matuta La Nkenda Nosa
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityBelgium
Age24
Date of birth22 Feb 2002
BirthplaceMechelen
Height177 cm
Shirt number#6
ClubK. Lierse S.K.
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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21
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
1169
Minutes

Domestic-league season · K. Lierse S.K..

Scout report

Squad depthCentral midfielder

E. Matuta is a 24-year-old central midfielder at K. Lierse S.K., rated 41.5 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (40.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.77 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matuta.

On the season, Matuta graded 25 for current form (age-blind), on 3 goals, 1 assist and 3.772 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 22 → 25). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 42. At 24 Matuta is in his prime years, and a market index of 8.4 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2020/21Trending upBreakout: 2024/25
41.5
Ratingi
developing / rotation level
24.9
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
40.6%
Minutes
rotation minutes
3.77
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · K. Lierse S.K. finished 10th of 17 · a mid-table side

21
Apps
3.77
Def. / 90
32
Tackles
13
Interceptions
4
Clean sheets

3.77 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.31 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Defensive volume. 3.77 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 40.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 41.5 overall — developing / rotation level. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.77 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Challenger Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles32
Interceptions13
Blocks4

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.