Jean-Philippe Mateta

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22/23 he had 19 goals and 23/24 he had 15, which is pretty damn good for Palace, and I know he scored against us before the brace he had this season. Having lived for a time in Tooting, I sort of follow Palace and watch their matches when I can, and he always seems dangerous as fook. Would be a massive upgrade on Hojlund, but then again who wouldn't be, but I get the feeling Mateta would take it to a new level on another stage. At 27, he's about right in his prime at the moment. Unfortunate Millwall's keeper assaulted him. That sort of foul could have mental issues in the future, so that would be a concern

22/23 he got 2 goals in 32 appearances (low amount of minutes). 23/24 he got 19 in 39 and 24/25 he's got 15 in 33 games so far, season still going.

For age watchers, he'll be 28 this summer.