Marvin Matip
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| Marvin Matip | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Date of birth | 25 September 1985 | |
| Place of birth | Bochum, West Germany | |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)[1] | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | 1. FC Köln | |
| Number | 4 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1994–2004 | VfL Bochum | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2004–2005 2005– |
VfL Bochum 1. FC Köln |
1 (0) 65 (1) |
| National team | ||
| Germany U19 Germany U21 |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Marvin Matip (born 25 September 1985 in Bochum) is a Cameroonian-German football player who currently plays for 1. FC Köln. Matip was born to a Cameroonian father and a German mother, and as such is eligible for either nation.[2]
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[edit] Career
[edit] Club career
Matip began his carrer with VfL Bochum, but moved to 1. FC Köln in 2005.[1][3]
[edit] International career
Matip represented German youth sides at Under 19 and Under-21 level in competitions including the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, but was called up to the Cameroon national side in 2007 after announcing his desire to represent Cameroon.[4] However, his career with Cameroon was delayed after the correct paperwork was not filed with FIFA in time.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Player profile. Fußballdaten.de. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ Football without borders in the Lowlands. FIFA (2005-06-30). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ Marvin Matip career stats at Soccerbase
- ^ Cologne's Marvin Matip called up by Cameroon. ESPN (2007-05-17). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ Cameroon blunder over Matip. BBC (2007-05-20). Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
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