Clinton Mata

Clinton Mata is a 33-year-old Angolan defender who wears the number 22 shirt for Lyon. Standing 180 cm tall, Mata is known for his versatility across the backline, primarily operating as a right-back or centre-back. His game is built on composure in possession and reading play before it develops, making him a reliable presence in Lyon’s defensive structure. Signed from Club Brugge, where he won multiple Belgian league titles, Mata brought European experience and a calm head to the Li...