Jean-Philippe Mateta

CRY

• #14 • Center Forward

Jean-Philippe Mateta

CRY

• #14 • Center Forward

National Team

France

Position

Center Forward

Role

Playmaking Forward

Birthdate (Age)

Jun 28, 1997 (29)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'4"

Weight

194 lb

Club

Palace

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

59.5

300/396

Impact score

6.9

130/396

Forward rank

63rd

63/141

All rank

198th

198/396

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Forward rank

268th

268/685

All rank

749th

749/1,960

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

96th/140 FWD

59.5

Shooting

98th/113 FWD

58.3

Passing

78th/140 FWD

59.9

Tackle Resistance

105th/131 FWD

59.8

Aerial Duel

27th/133 FWD

65.2

Headed Shooting

N/A

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

The American Express Community Stadium • Peacock

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Nov 8, 2:00pm UTC

Palace

Liverpool

Selhurst Park

News

Oct 18, 2026

Returns to bench against Brighton

Mateta (hamstring) is available off the bench for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton after recovering from a lengthy injury absence.

Analysis: Mateta returns to Crystal Palace's matchday squad for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since Aug. 22. The French striker recently made sufficient progress in his rehabilitation to receive clearance for Sunday's encounter, having missed Thursday's Europa League defeat against Lyon. Given his extended spell on the sidelines, Mateta is expected to have his minutes managed initially as he works toward regaining full match fitness. Jorgen Strand Larsen retains his place in the starting lineup, while Mateta provides an additional attacking option off the bench and could gradually challenge for more playing time.

Sep 18, 2026

Return remains uncertain

Mateta remains uncertain to return after the international break, with Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage saying he is less certain to return than Dean Henderson, per Christopher Reidy. "I think Dean will be more sure. Because Mateta is more uncertain, that's why we have to wait."

Analysis: Mateta has been sidelined since August after suffering a hamstring injury shortly before Palace's loss to Manchester City and has missed the club's subsequent matches. While a return after the international break remains possible, manager Pierre Sage indicated that Mateta's timeline is less clear and that he may need another two weeks before a more definitive update can be given. Mateta started the season as Palace's leading option up front, playing 63 minutes in the Premier League opener against Everton, and should compete to reclaim that role once available.