Born in Bochum, Matip began his career with SC Weitmar 45, and was eventually scouted by VfL Bochum in 1997.[1] After several years in VfL Bochum's different youth teams, Matip was scouted by Schalke 04 in July 2000.[2] He made his professional debut on 17 October 2009 in the Regionalliga against 1. FC Saarbrücken,[3] before making his Bundesliga debut on 7 November 2009 against Bayern Munich, in which he scored the game-tying goal.[4] He was subsequently named Man of the match.[5]
On 2 March 2010, Matip signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Schalke 04.[6]
On 23 February 2013, Matip scored both goals as Schalke secured an important 2–1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf, securing the club's second win in 12 games
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On 2 March 2010, Matip signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Schalke 04.[6]
On 23 February 2013, Matip scored both goals as Schalke secured an important 2–1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf, securing the club's second win in 12 games
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