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Centre-forwardFrancePremier League

Jean-Philippe Mateta

Solid contributorCrystal Palace · 29 yrsRotation
55.7
±0%
Ratingi
44.8
±0%
Seasoni
49.3
Valuei

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

Profile

Full nameJean-Philippe Mateta
PositionCentre-forward
NationalityFrance
Age29
Date of birth28 Jun 1997
BirthplaceSevran
Height192 cm
Shirt number#14
ClubCrystal Palace
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Centre-forward

Season stats

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1
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
63
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Crystal Palace.

Scout report

Solid contributorCentre-forward

J. Mateta is a 29-year-old centre-forward at Crystal Palace, rated 55.7 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter this season (65% of available minutes). He brings 0.49 goal contributions per 90 (0.49 goals, 0 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mateta.

On the season, Mateta graded 45 for current form (age-blind), on 12 goals and 0 assists in 32 appearances (0.486 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 45 → 45). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 56. At 29 Mateta is in his prime years, and a market index of 49.3 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2023/24Trending downBreakout: 2023/24StreakyInjury-hit 2025/26
55.7
Ratingi
a solid contributor and squad regular
44.8
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
65%
Minutes
a regular starter
0.49
Goal contrib / 90
productive for the role

Output in context · Crystal Palace finished 15th of 20 · a lower-table side

32
Apps
12
Goals
0
Assists
12
G+A
0.38
Goals / app

12 goals in 32 appearances (0.38 per game) is double figures — and for a lower-table side (15th of 20), a real standout. Weaker sides create and score less, so carrying double-figure output there says more than the raw number alone.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 65% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.49 goal contributions per 90 (0.49 goals, 0 assists) — productive for the role.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 92.6/100).

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

Rated 55.7 overall — a solid contributor and squad regular. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.49 goal contributions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals12

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles10
Interceptions6
Blocks6

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2
Red cards0