Joel Matip's height, wife, contract, Instagram, salary, net worth in 2022, and more

Joel Matip's height, wife, contract, Instagram, salary, net worth in 2022, and more

Babu Tendu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM

The Cameroonian defender, Joel Matip, is one of the most well known giant defenders in the English top-flight, The Premier League. In addition, the German-born super wall is one of the most consistent defenders in the history of Liverpool FC. Hang around to find out about Joel Matip's height, wife, age, and more details of his personal life.

Joel Matip's height
Joel Matip's height, wife, contract, Instagram, salary, net worth in 2022, and more. Photos by Jan Kruger, Nick Taylor and Marc Atkins. (Modified by author).
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The 30-year-old defender retired from international football in 2015 after playing for Cameron for five years. Find these and more details about his professional life in this article.

Joel Matip's profile

There is a lot of background information about the Cameroonian talent, but the following is a brief profile summary of the talented defender:

Joel Matip's profile
Joel Matip of Liverpool looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool FC and FC Internazionale, at Anfield, on March 08, 2022, in Liverpool, England. Photo by Michael Regan.
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  • Player Name: Job Joel Andre Matip
  • Father: Jean Matip
  • Mother: Eva-Maria Matip
  • Wife: Larissa Matip
  • Player age: 30 (as of May 2022)
  • Birthdate: August 8, 1991
  • Birthplace: Bochum, Germany
  • Zodiac sign: Leo
  • Nationality: Cameroon, Germany
  • Player height: 1.95 m
  • Player weight: 90 kg
  • Preferred foot: Right
  • Previous team: Schalke 04
  • Current club: Liverpool FC
  • Joined: July 1, 2016
  • Playing position: Defender – Centre Back
  • Jersey number: 32
  • Outfitter: Adidas
  • Player agent: ASBW Sport Marketing
  • Net worth: $16 million
  • Salary: $6.4 million

Joel Matip's biography

He was born and raised in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, by a German mother and a former Cameroonian footballer, Jean Matip. Joel Matip began his professional career in Germany. His professional career started at SC Weitmar 45.

When he was only six years old, he joined VfL Bochum in 1997. After three years with his hometown's professional club, Schalke 04 scouted him in the summer of 2000. In 2009, he debuted for Schalke in an exhibition match against 1. FC Saarbrucken.

Joel Matip's biography
Joel Matip of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on December 24, 2021, in Kirkby, England. Photo by John Powell.
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Nevertheless, he scored a goal and was recognized as the game's best player. This game paved the way for the commencement of a great story. He played in over 200 games for the Schalke 04 first squad for seven years.

In February 2016, he disclosed a pre-contract agreement to join Liverpool on a free transfer. In the summer of 2016, he relocated to Liverpool and joined the Reds! He made his Liverpool debut in the League Cup as a starting player.

Joel Matip's Liverpool career, stats, net worth
Joel Matip of Liverpool after his goal during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 27, 2022, in London, England. Photo by John Powell.
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Both triumphs and setbacks have marked his career at Liverpool. In October 2017, against Newcastle United, his performance was harshly criticized, and the goal against his team was ascribed to his fault. After suffering a significant injury in March of 2018, he was forced to sit out the remainder of the season.

Joel Matip's net worth

The 30-year-old currently has a net worth of approximately $20 million. This amount is a total of his career earnings, the value of his assets, and the amount he has earned from various endorsement deals.

Joel Matip's salary

The German-born talent is currently earning a base salary of $6.8 million. He was awarded this salary on his new contract extension in 2019. There are speculations that he will sign a new deal with the club.

Joel Matip's salary
Joel Matip of Liverpool in action during a training session at AXA Training Centre on April 12, 2022, in Kirkby, England. Photo by John Powell.
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Joel Matip's contract

He signed a five-year contract with Liverpool F.C., which included an average annual salary of $6.8 million. He will receive a basic salary of $6.8 million and a cap hit of $6.8 million in 2022.

Joel Matip's wife

Larissa Stollenwerk is the wife Joel Matip. The pair wed in 2020, one week after Liverpool won the Premier League title. In June 2021, they welcomed their first child, a son whose name remains unknown.

Joel Matip's wife
Joel Matip and his wife, Larissa Matip, pose for a photo. Photo by @LarissaMatip.
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Joel Matip's achievements

The talented defender has bagged some remarkable achievements in his career. The following are the significant trophies that he has won:

  • FIFA Club World Cup 1x
  • English Champion 1x
  • Champions League 1x
  • English League Cup 1x
  • German Cup 1x
  • UEFA Super Cup 1x
  • German Super Cup 1x

Joel Matip's stats

In the 2021/22 English Premier League season, he has appeared in 28 games. He has four on-target shots out of 19 and has scored one goal (3.31 xG). He completes 88 per cent of his passes, completing 76 passes a game on average, and has 2 assists.

He has been cautioned with 1 yellow card and has 0 red cards. His average Infogol Player Rating during the 2021/22 season in the English Premier League is currently 7.

Joel Matip's stats
Joel Matip of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on March 07, 2022, in Kirkby, England. Photo by John Powell.
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In the Champions League 2021/22 season, Joel Matip has appeared in seven matches. He has taken 2 shots on target out of 4 and scored 0 goals (0.82 xG). He completes 74 passes a game on average, with a pass completion percentage of 92%, and has 0 assists.

He has been cautioned with 1 yellow card and 0 red cards. 6.68 is his average Infogol Player Rating for the Champions League 2021/22 season.

Joel Matip on FIFA 22

The Liverpool defender is on the latest FIFA game, FIFA 22. He is one of the highest-rated defenders in the Premier League. The following is a summary of his ratings on the game:

  • Overall: 83
  • Pace: 58
  • Shooting: 46
  • Passing: 68
  • Dribbling: 68
  • Defending: 85
  • Physical: 78

Joel Matip's age

The German-born defender is currently 30-years-old (as of May 2022) as earlier mentioned. He will turn 31 in August 2022.

Joel Matip's photos

The following is a collage of Matip’s photos showing him in action:

Joel Matip's photos
Photos of Joel Matip in action on the football pitch. Photos by Clive Brunskill and Visionhaus. (Modified by author).
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Joel Matip on Instagram

He is the only Liverpool player without a public Twitter or Instagram account, yet he arguably has one of the most significant social media presence at the club. However, there is a very active fan page for the player. The following is the handle of the fan page:

Joel Matip's height is a staggering 1.95 metres. He uses his height on the football pitch to his full advantage. He is a regular winner of aerial battles. In addition, he has scored several headed goals because of his height.

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