Lyon 
Ligue 1 May 17
Ligue 1LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-4
Last updated on May 30, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Position
Defender
Height
180 cm
Weight
72 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
07 Nov 1992 - Angola
Birth City
Verviers
Ranking
4th
— Ligue 1
Statistics of Clinton Mata — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
32
Starts
32
Minutes played
2836
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
39
Interceptions
29
Fouls committed
35
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
1841 - 90%
Duels won %
57% (118/206)
📊 General
Appearances
49
Starts
47
Minutes played
4145
Goals
0
Average rating
7.03/10
Cards
8
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
58
Interceptions
51
Fouls committed
53
Key passes
14
Passes - accuracy
2821 - 14%
Duels won %
59% (183/312)
Standings Ligue 1 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 29 | +45 | 76 | LWWDW |
| 2 |  Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 35 | +31 | 70 | WLWDD |
| 3 |  Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 37 | +15 | 61 | LWDWD |
| 4 |  Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 40 | +13 | 60 | LLWWW |
| 5 |  Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 63 | 45 | +18 | 59 | WWLDL |
| 6 |  Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 | 50 | +9 | 59 | LWLWW |
| 7 |  Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 60 | 54 | +6 | 54 | LLWDD |
| 8 |  Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 53 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Lorient | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 45 | LWDLW |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 46 | +1 | 44 | WWDLL |
| 11 |  Paris FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 44 | WLWLW |
| 12 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 39 | DLLLD |
| 13 |  Angers | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 48 | -19 | 36 | DDLLD |
| 14 |  Le Havre | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 35 | WLDDD |
| 15 |  Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 | 44 | -10 | 34 | WWWLD |
| 16 |  Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 37 | 60 | -23 | 32 | WDDLD |
| 17 |  Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 52 | -23 | 23 | LWLLD |
| 18 |  Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 76 | -44 | 17 | DLLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Lyon
D. Greif
L. Diarra
M. Da Silva
R. Descamps
Y. Konan
A. Maitland-Niles
Clinton Mata
H. Hateboer
M. Niakhaté
N. Kamara
N. Tagliafico
Prince Mbatshi Mukuba
R. Kluivert
Steeve Kango
A. Hamdani
A. Karabec
Abner
C. Tolisso
K. Merah
M. de Carvalho
N. Nartey
O. Mangala
P. Šulc
T. Goncalves
T. Morton
T. Tessmann
Afonso Moreira
Endrick
M. Fofana
R. Ghezzal
R. Himbert
R. Yaremchuk
Career of Clinton Mata since 2018
2025/2026
Lyon
Lyon49Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Lyon
Lyon44Apps
-Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Lyon
Lyon33Apps
-Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV33Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV49Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV47Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV38Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV28Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Lyon
Lyon32Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Lyon
Lyon31Apps
-Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Lyon
Lyon28Apps
-Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV28Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2021/2022Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV38Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV39Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV25Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV24Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
Club Brugge KV
→
Lyon
€ 5M
Club Brugge KV
Lyon
2018
Genk
→
Club Brugge KV
€ 1.5M
Genk
Club Brugge KV
2017
Charleroi
→
Genk
Loan
Charleroi
Genk
2014
AS Eupen
→
Charleroi
Free
AS Eupen
Charleroi
HONOURS
Emirates Cup
World
2024
2nd Place
Coupe de France
France
2023/2024
2nd Place
Super Cup
Belgium
2022
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2021/2022
Winner
Super Cup
Belgium
2021
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2020/2021
Winner
Cup
Belgium
2019/2020
2nd Place
First Division A
Belgium
2019/2020
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2018/2019
2nd Place
Super Cup
Belgium
2018
Winner
Cup
Belgium
2017/2018
2nd Place
Challenger Pro League
Belgium
2013/2014
2nd Place
Challenger Pro League
Belgium
2011/2012
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
May 10
Ligue 1LOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
May 03
Ligue 1WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-2
Apr 25
Ligue 1WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
Apr 19
Ligue 1WIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for Lyon in the Ligue 1, Clinton Mata continues to build on a solid professional career. Originally from Verviers, Belgium, this Angola international has steadily made his way to the top level. Standing at 180 cm and weighing 72 kg, this defender has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. Lyon's decision to sign him in 2023 for € 5M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. His honours include Super Cup, First Division A, achievements that reflect sustained excellence throughout his professional career. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Lyon's first team. Clinton Mata continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May |
Lens
|
0-4 | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 |
| 10 May |
Toulouse
|
2-1 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 |
| 03 May |
Rennes
|
4-2 | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 |
| 25 Apr |
Auxerre
|
3-2 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 7/9 |
| 19 Apr |
Paris Saint Germain
|
1-2 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/3 |