Clinton Mata is a Defender who plays for Lyon in Ligue 1.
Nationality: Angola. Age: 33. Date of birth: 7 November 1992. Height: 180 cm. Weight: 72 kg.
In the 2026 season Clinton Mata has made 1 appearance for Lyon, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, playing 90 minutes of Ligue 1 football.
Season statistics — 2026
Contribution rate: 0% of appearances produced a goal or an assist. Average time on the pitch: 90 minutes per appearance.
Player information
- Full name
- Clinton Mata
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 22
- Nationality
- Angola
- Age
- 33
- Date of birth
- 7 November 1992
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
- Club
- Lyon
- Season
- 2026
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Clinton Mata — profile, role and season form
Clinton Mata plays for Lyon as a defender, and represents Angola internationally. In the 2026 season they have made 1 appearance, starting 1 of them, and have been on the pitch for 90 minutes.
Reading the statistics on this page
- Appearances versus starts — the gap between the two shows how often a player is used from the bench.
- Minutes per appearance — a truer picture of workload than the number of games alone.
- Goals and assists per appearance — the cleanest way to compare a forward with a midfielder or a defender.
- Disciplinary record — yellow and red cards per season indicate the style of the player as much as their role.
Every profile links through to the club page for the full squad and to the competition page for the table and scoring charts, so a single player can always be placed in context.
Clinton Mata — FAQ
What position does Clinton Mata play?
Clinton Mata is listed as a defender at Lyon.
How many goals has Clinton Mata scored this season?
0 goals in 1 appearance in the 2026 season, with 0 assists.
How is the average rating calculated?
The rating is an aggregate performance score for the season supplied with the match data. It is shown only where a full season of ratings is available.
Where can I see the rest of the squad?
The full squad is listed on the Lyon club page, grouped by position.