Clinton Mata

33-Year-Old DefenderD
Lyon
Ligue 1
SUS
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 3/22/2026
Will miss Le Havre game
DLyon
SUS
March 5, 2026
Mata is set to be suspended after accumulating five yellow cards in French competitions, the league announced.
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Mata picked up his fifth yellow card in French competitions and is now suspended for the March. 15. showdown against Le Havre. The center-back has been a locked-in starter in the central defense for the Gones, so his absence guarantees a shake-up in the starting XI, with Ruben Kluivert as the expected option to start against the Ciel & Marine.
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Logs double-digit clearances in win
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SUS
February 9, 2026
Mata made four tackles (two won), 14 clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.
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Back with team
DLyon
SUS
January 2, 2026
Mata has been eliminated from AFCON and is an option for his club, according to manager Paulo Fonseca. "With the elimination of Angola, we find Clinton, who will be available to play tomorrow. He is an important player for us."
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Going to AFCON with Angola
DLyon
SUS
December 15, 2025
Mata is going to AFCON with Angola and will miss two-to-three weeks.
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Earns starting nod
DLyon
SUS
December 7, 2025
Mata (hamstring) is in the starting XI doe Sunday's match against Lorient.
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Option against Lorient
DLyon
SUS
December 5, 2025
Mata (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's clash against Lorient, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference.
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