


Jay Matete (born 11 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers, on loan from EFL Championship club Sunderland.
In May 2018, Matete signed for Fleetwood Town's academy, following a spell at Reading. During the 2019–20 EFL Trophy, Matete who was born to Congolese immigrants made two appearances for Fleetwood, against Liverpool U21 and Oldham Athletic.
On 21 January 2021, Matete signed for Grimsby Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.
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0 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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