Meet Larissa Stollenwerk, Joel Matip’s wife: Facts and personal details about her

Meet Larissa Stollenwerk, Joel Matip’s wife: Facts and personal details about her

Kevin Omuya
updated at October 19, 2023 at 5:05 AM

Larissa Stollenwerk is Joel Matip's life partner and greatest fan. The stunning German woman likes showing off her spouse in public. However, she has not volunteered information about her background or early life.

 Larissa Stollenwerk
Joel Matip's wife Larissa Stollenwerk. Photo: @joelmatipfp
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Larissa is married to professional footballer Joel Matip, a centre-back for Liverpool in the English Premier League. In 2020, the pair tied the knot a week after Liverpool won the Premier League. They had their first child in June of 2021.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Full name

Larissa Stollenwerk

Gender

Female

Age

32 years old as of 2023

Date of birth

August 18, 1991

Place of birth

Germany

Nationality

German

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Unknown

Height

1.65m (5'5")

Weight

55kg (121lbs)

Hair colour

Brown

Eye colour

Brown

Parents

Unknown

Children

1

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Joel Matip

Profession

Unknown

Net worth

Unknown

Social media

Unknown

Who is Larissa Stollenwerk?

Larissa Stollenwerk,
Joel matip's wife, Larissa Stollenwerk. Photo: Tecbossu
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Most people recognize her as Joel Matip's wife, a central defender for Liverpool. She does not want to give the press details regarding her personal life. Let us dive into her background and learn all we can about her.

Larissa Stollenwerk's bio

Stollenwerk is now 31 years old. She was born on August 18, 1991. Joel Matip, Larissa's spouse, was born on August 8, 1991, making Larissa ten days younger. She has had German citizenship since she was born there.

Larissa Stollenwerk's height

She weighs 55 kilograms (121 lbs) and has a height of 5 feet, 5 inches (1.65 meters). She has brown hair and eyes.

Larissa Stollenwerk's family

Her parents' identities remain a mystery. Whether or not Larissa Stollenwerk is an only child is likewise a mystery.

How did Joel Matip meet Larissa Stollenwerk?

Larissa Stollenwerk Pictures
Joel Matip with his girlfriend, Larissa, when he was playing for FC Schalke 04. Photo: Getty Images
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Joel Matip's longtime girlfriend is now his wife. During Joel's time as a Schalke 04 player, he began dating Larissa, a former Cameroon national team member. Joel proposed to her after they had been dating for a while. In 2019, Joel and Lari were engaged.

After dating for a year, the couple finally tied the knot a year after Liverpool won the Premier League for the first time in 30 years. The wedding took place in Mallorca, Spain, in July of 2020.

Larissa Stollenwerk's education

She graduated from college in the German capital of Berlin. It is unknown whether she continued her education beyond high school.

Larissa Stollenwerk's career

She is mainly seen as a housewife who takes care of her family. She fulfils her duties because she takes responsibility seriously and enjoys being an integral part of the team.

Larissa Stollenwerk's children

The couple married in 2020, a week after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy. In June 2021, they welcomed their first child, a son whose name has not yet been disclosed.

Larisaa Stollenwerk's husband

Larissa Stollenwerk Matip,
Joel Matip of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa at Anfield on September 03, 2023, in Liverpool, England. Photo: Matt McNulty
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In 2011, Matip was a member of the Schalke 04 team that won the DFB-Pokal and the DFL-Supercup. His professional career began in 2009 before joining Liverpool on a free transfer in 2016; he played 258 games for the club’s first team and scored 23 goals.

In 2019, he helped lead Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League title, which was a fantastic experience in his career. He also led Liverpool to its first Premier League championship in 30 years in 2020 and the 2019 UEFA Super Cup.

Matip, a German native who grew up playing soccer professionally for the Cameroon national team, announced his retirement from international competition in 2015. He contended for Cameroon during the 2010 AFCON and the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups.

Larissa Stollenwerk's net worth

Her professional career is unknown, and her worth is not approximated. Joel Matip has a net worth of about $16 million.

Social media presence

Her social media presence is limited. She has no Instagram or Twitter account. She is the biggest Joel Matip fan and adores her spouse. They regularly share selfies and photos of themselves on Instagram.

Larissa Stollenwerk is the wife of Liverpool professional footballer Joel Matip. She has been by Matip’s side ever since, becoming a close friend, a loving family member, and a committed life partner.

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Kevin Omuya
Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.