As a 20 year old, Jean-Philippe Mateta was still playing in France’s 3rd division. At 21, he was in France's 2nd division, and moved to Mainz 05. At 23, he joined Crystal Palace. At 28, Mateta fin...

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Original Title: As a 20 year old, Jean-Philippe Mateta was still playing in France’s 3rd division. At 21, he was in France’s 2nd division, and moved to Mainz 05. At 23, he joined Crystal Palace. At 28, Mateta finally earns his 1st call-up to the French national team