Tim Matavž (often stylized TIM MATAVZ) is a retired Slovenian professional footballer who played as a striker. Below are key details about his career and achievements.

• Full name: Tim Matavž
• Date of birth: January 13, 1989
• Place of birth: Šempeter pri Gorici, SFR Yugoslavia (now Slovenia)
• Position: Striker (center forward)

Club career (highlights)

• Started his youth and early professional career at Gorica (ND Gorica) in Slovenia.
• Moved to the Netherlands with FC Groningen (2009–2011), scoring regularly and earning wider recognition.
• Signed for PSV Eindhoven (2011–2014), where he won the KNVB Cup and Johan Cruyff Shield during his time with the club.
• Spent time on loan at clubs including FC Augsburg (Germany) and FC Nürnberg (Germany), later playing for Braga (Portugal), Bursaspor (Turkey), and other clubs across Europe.
• Played later in his career for teams such as ADO Den Haag, FC Emmen and returned to Slovenia before retiring from professional football.

International career

• Represented Slovenia at various youth levels and the senior national team.
• Made his senior debut for Slovenia in 2010.
• Accumulated multiple caps and scored several goals for the national team, participating in UEFA Nations League and qualifying campaigns.

Style of play

• Known as a physical center forward with good hold-up play, aerial ability, and a knack for finding scoring opportunities inside the box.
• Adaptable to different leagues and tactical setups, often used as a focal point in attack.

Notable honours

• KNVB Cup winner (with PSV Eindhoven)
• Johan Cruyff Shield winner (with PSV Eindhoven)

Status: Retired from professional football (final club appearances in the mid-2020s), having had a long career across several European leagues and as a regular member of the Slovenia national team.