Joel Matip Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Joel Matip Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

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Our Joel Matip Childhood Story, including his Untold Biography Facts, brings you a full account of notable events from his childhood time to the moment he achieved fame.

The analysis involves his early life, family background, life story before fame, rise to fame story, relationship and personal life, etc.

Yes, everyone knows about his impressive 6′ 5″ height. However, only a few consider Joel Matip’s Biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Joel Matip Childhood Story – Early Life and Family Background:

For Biography starters, his real names are Job Joël André Matip. Joel Matip was born on the 8th day of August 1991 to his mother, Eva-Maria Matip, and father, Jean Matip, in Bochum, Germany.

Below is a photo of Joel Matip’s lovely parents at the time they supported their son during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Joel Matip Parents- Mother, Eva-Maria, and Father, Jean Matip. Credit to Waz.
Joel Matip Parents- Mother, Eva-Maria, and Father, Jean Matip, sharing a supportive moment during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Credit to Waz.

Judging by their looks, you’ll agree that Joel was born a half-cast (a term used for individuals of multiracial descent).

Did you know?… He was born to a Cameroonian dad and a German mum who possibly has Asian looks.

Joel Matip comes from a humble middle-class family background. His mum, Eva-Maria, is an eminent specialist in dementia care.

She has dedicated her life to working with sufferers of memory loss. Joel Matip’s mum also works for the German Red Cross.

Did you know?… Joel Matip’s father, Jean, was originally a chemistry teacher before venturing into soccer in his native country, Cameroon. He came to Germany from Cameroon with a chemistry degree.

Joel Matip’s parents Jean and Eva-Maria, met while his dad Jean was furthering his studies at the university in Bochum. They fell in love, sustained their relationship, got married, and gave birth to Joel.

Joel Matip grew up with his sister, Rebecca, who later became a successful dermatologist in Gelsenkirchen. He also has an elder brother named Marvin Matip, who is also a footballer.

Joel Matip Biography – Early Career Life:

It was hard for Joel Matip’s dad Jean to deal with his retirement from soccer. The former Cameroonian footballer devised a plan to continue living their dream through his sons, Mavin and Joel. 

Having an ex-footballer as a dad, it is only natural for the game to be instilled into Joel even while he attended Gesamtschule Berger Feld school. This is the same school attended by the likes of Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil and Malick Thiaw.

Joel’s passion for the beautiful game saw him enrol part-time with SC Weitmar 45 in 1995.

It didn’t take long for little Joel to start making an impression with the club. Smiley Joel, pictured below, moved up the ranks very quickly as he thrived against players older than him.

Joel Matip Childhood Photo. Credit to IFC Globe
Joel Matip Childhood Photo. Credit to IFC Globe

Joel Matip Bio – The Road to Fame Story:

Joel’s impressive performance earned him a spot in his hometown club, VfL Bochum.

It is normal for every young German footballer to dream big, and Joel Matip wasn’t an exception. His determination to play at a top German youth club wasn’t didn’t go as a passing fantasy.

At the age of nine, in the year 2000, Matip got enrolled with Schalke after a successful trial.

As Matip continued to mature, he saw himself settling well into life with the Academy, making serene progress through the age groups and into senior football.

Joel Matip Biography – Rise to Fame Success Story:

Matip’s debut in the German top flight saw him delivering a Man of the Match performance against Bayern Munich on November 7, 2009.

Topping off that impressive performance with a goal saw him becoming a happy starter with the club.

Joel Matip marking his rise to fame in the German top flight with a stellar Man of the Match performance and a goal against Bayern Munich on November 7, 2009.
Joel Matip marking his rise to fame in the German top flight with a stellar Man of the Match performance and a goal against Bayern Munich on November 7, 2009.

Matip went on to spend seven seasons with the club, making 194 appearances.

The defining moment which triggered his Liverpool acquisition came when Matip beat former Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp in the 2011/2012 DFL Supercup final.

Joel Matip is pictured here celebrating the DFL Supercup with his teammates. Credit to Faz.
Joel Matip is pictured here celebrating the DFL Supercup with his teammates. Credit to Faz.

When his contract with Schalke expired in the summer of 2016, Jurgen Klopp was among the managers who fought for his signature.

Thanks to old-time sake, the German Cameroonian decided to join his rival manager in Liverpool.

As of the time of writing, the Liverpool centre-back has become high and mighty in his formidable partnership with van Dijk and Dejan Lovern. He serves as an inspiration to players like Jarell Quansah, a rising talent poised to assume a starting position in Liverpool’s defence in the near future. The rest, as they say, is history.

Who is Larissa? Joel Matip Lover:

Behind every great man, there’s always a woman, so the saying goes.

And behind almost every footballer from African roots, there is indeed a glamorous WAG in the person of Larissa.

Joel Matip and his Girlfriend, Larissa. Credit to Image: Imgur and WTFoot.
Joel Matip and his Girlfriend, Larissa. Credit to Image: Imgur and WTFoot.

Larissa is probably the most mysterious WAG because no one knows anything about her except for the fact that she is dating Matip and loves to watch him play.

Personal Life:

Getting to know Joel Matip’s personal life would help you get a complete picture of him. Joel is a dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant, and irresistible personality.

The footballer is the type who is able to achieve anything he wants in any area of life he commits himself to.

Joel Matip has many friends, for they are generous and loyal like himself. His healthy sense of humour makes collaboration with other people even easier.

An example is revealed in his video with Daniel Sturridge.

Joel Matip Family Life:

Did you know?… There has been something cerebral, even surgical, about Joel Matip’s defending. Perhaps that is no surprise that medicine and soccer are his family trades.

Joel Matip’s family is one of the most successful German families from Cameroonian roots.

Thanks to the head of the family, Jean Matip, the Matip family has made history on producing the first black football coach in their homeland, Bochum.

Jean Matip, the former chemistry teacher (pictured below with his family), became a player and later a coach of FC Italia in B.

Joel Matip Family Photo, his dad (left), his elder brother Marvin (next left). Credit to WTFoot.
Joel Matip Family Photo, his dad (left), his elder brother Marvin (next left). Credit to WTFoot.

Our findings reveal that Joel Matip’s elder brother, Marvin Matip, is six years older than him. Just like Joel, Marvin also represented the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

From the club angle, he made it to team captain of FC Ingolstadt, a German club in Bundesliga 2.

According to rumours, Matip’s mother’s side has more family members who have studied medicine. For instance, Joel Matip’s grandfather and his brother-in-law Martin are also doctors.

Unlike the medical trade, Joel Matip’s family from his father’s side has deep soccer roots. He is a cousin named Joseph-Desire Job, who had 52 Cameroon caps spanning between 1998 and 2011.

Joel Matip Family Life- About his Cousin.
Joel Matip Family Life- About his Cousin.

Joel Matip Lifestyle

Unlike some of his brothers from African roots, the likes of Obafemi Martins, Mario Balotelli, Emmanuel Adebayor, etc…. Matip isn’t the type of footballer who lives a Lavish Lifestyle.

A life that is easily noticeable by a handful of pretty impressive cars, the booze, the swagger, the girls, etc. He is very comfortable with his average Mercedes car.

Joel Matip with his modest Mercedes, epitomizing simplicity amidst football's extravagance.
Matip, with his modest Mercedes, epitomizing simplicity amidst football’s extravagance.

Joel Matip Facts:

Relationship with Rigobert Song:

At the time of his signing to Liverpool, Joel Matip became the second Cameroonian to play for the Reds after her national icon, Rigobert Song.

Surprising Breakdown of his Wages:

In July 2016, Joel Matip signed a contract with Liverpool which, when crunched, earns him €10,383 (£9,347) per day, €433 (£389) per hour, and £0.11 every second.

This is supposed to run for five years. Imagine if you were the one earning much and what you will do with such monies!?…

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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