Clinton Mata

Defender #22
Age 33 years
Nationality Angola
Birth Country Belgium

Career

No transfer history

Clinton Mata serves as the team's Silver Engine, a seasoned professional who carries the prestige of eight major career trophies. Having secured multiple league titles and domestic honors, he translates that championship pedigree into a relentless and disciplined presence on the pitch. He is a player defined by tactical maturity and a tireless commitment to the collective defensive effort.

His contribution is backed by significant durability, amassing 1,576 minutes of action across 18 appearances. While the scoresheet shows no goals or assists in his five most recent outings, Mata is on an upward trajectory regarding his overall match influence. He has successfully unlocked the SHIELD badge, a testament to his elite defensive anticipation and a statistical output of 1.1 blocks per 90 minutes. This defensive reliability is fueled by his standout Workrate dimension, which remains his strongest attribute on the pitch. This engine allows him to sustain high levels of Intensity throughout the full duration of a match, ensuring the team maintains its tactical Balance during difficult transitions. His ability to shut down passing lanes and execute timely interventions makes him a fundamental component of the defensive rotation.

Player Rating

Clinton Mukoni Mata Pedro Lourenço
76
Rating
65
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 57
🎯 Clutch 54
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 57
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Clinton Mukoni Mata Pedro Lourenço is a above average SHIELD for Lyon. Evidence: 1.0 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Clinton Mukoni Mata Pedro Lourenço Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 24%
Weight 29%
Experience 92%

vs Ligue 1

Height 34%
Weight 37%
Experience 92%

Traits

VETERAN DECORATED

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 41 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 61 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 49 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 21 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 41
Shooting 5
Defense 61
Workrate 49
Passing 21
Key Strength 61 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Clinton Mukoni Mata Pedro Lourenço this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 25, 2026 Lyon 3-2 Auxerre Ligue 1 95' 7.2 - - 84 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Apr 19, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 1-2 Lyon Ligue 1 93' 7.2 0 0 100 Parc des Princes
Apr 12, 2026 Lyon 2-0 Lorient Ligue 1 95' 6.9 0 0 47 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Apr 05, 2026 Angers 0-0 Lyon Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 22 Stade Raymond-Kopa
Mar 22, 2026 Lyon 1-2 Monaco Ligue 1 96' 6.6 0 0 100 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Mar 19, 2026 Lyon 0-2 Celta Vigo UEFA Europa League 90' 6.6 0 0 84 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Mar 12, 2026 Celta Vigo 1-1 Lyon UEFA Europa League 90' 7.5 0 1 74 -
Mar 08, 2026 Lyon 1-1 Paris FC Ligue 1 96' 7.3 0 0 66 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Mar 01, 2026 Marseille 3-2 Lyon Ligue 1 98' 6.5 0 0 100 Orange Vélodrome
Feb 22, 2026 Strasbourg 3-1 Lyon Ligue 1 99' 6.0 0 0 60 Stade de la Meinau
Feb 15, 2026 Lyon 2-0 Nice Ligue 1 94' 7.0 0 0 31 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Feb 07, 2026 Nantes 0-1 Lyon Ligue 1 94' 8.2 0 0 45 Stade de la Beaujoire
Feb 01, 2026 Lyon 1-0 Lille Ligue 1 96' 6.9 0 0 30 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Jan 29, 2026 Lyon 4-2 PAOK UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 0 0 94 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Jan 25, 2026 Metz 2-5 Lyon Ligue 1 92' 6.6 0 0 86 Stade Saint-Symphorien