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In thisSpanish name,the first or paternalsurnameisMataand the second or maternal family name isGarcía.
Juan Mata
Mata playing forManchester Unitedin 2021
Personal information
Full name Juan Manuel Mata García[1]
Date of birth (1988-04-28)28 April 1988(age 36)
Place of birth Burgos,Spain
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder,winger
Youth career
2000–2003 Real Oviedo
2003–2006 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Real Madrid Castilla 39 (9)
2007–2011 Valencia 129 (33)
2011–2014 Chelsea 82 (18)
2014–2022 Manchester United 196 (34)
2022–2023 Galatasaray 16 (3)
2023–2024 Vissel Kobe 1 (0)
International career
2004 Spain U16 3 (2)
2004 Spain U17 2 (0)
2006–2007 Spain U19 13 (12)
2007 Spain U20 5 (3)
2007–2011 Spain U21 20 (5)
2012 Spain Olympic 4 (0)
2009–2016 Spain 41 (10)
Medal record
Men'sfootball
RepresentingSpain
FIFA World Cup
Winner 2010 South Africa
UEFA European Championship
Winner 2012 Poland–Ukraine
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up 2013 Brazil
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner 2011 Denmark
UEFA European Under-19 Championship
Winner 2006 Poland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:44, 19 September 2023 (UTC)

Juan Manuel Mata García(born 28 April 1988) is a Spanish professionalfootballer.He primarily plays as anattacking midfielder,but can also play as awinger.Currently afree agent,he most recently played forJ1 LeagueclubVissel Kobe.

A graduate ofReal Madrid's youth academy,Mata played forReal Madrid Castillain 2006–07, before joiningValenciain the summer of 2007. He became an integral part of the club's midfield, making 174 appearances over the course of four seasons and winning theCopa del Rey.In 2011, Mata signed for English clubChelseafor a fee believed to be in the region of €28 million and established himself as the team's focal player.[3]In his first two seasons, he won theUEFA Champions League,theFA Cup,and theUEFA Europa League.

Despite Mata's stature at the club, he fell out of favour at Chelsea under newly appointed managerJosé Mourinhoand was sold toManchester Unitedin January 2014, for a fee of £37.1 million. He made 285 appearances over nine seasons at United, winning the Europa League and FA Cup again as well as theEFL CupandFA Community Shield.He joined Galatasaray after his contract with United expired in the summer of 2022, where he won the firstleague titleof his career.

Mata debuted forSpainin 2009 and played at the2009 FIFA Confederations Cup,his first senior tournament. In September 2009, Mata scored his first goal for the senior team, againstEstonia,securing the nation a place at the2010 FIFA World Cup,and was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad. In 2011, he resumed playing in the under-21 side, helping Spain win the2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championshipin Denmark. He won theGolden Playeraward and was part of the Team of the Tournament. Mata returned to the senior squad forUEFA Euro 2012and, after coming on as a substitute, scored Spain's fourth goal inthe finalas Spain defeatedItaly4–0 to retain their title as champions of Europe.

Early life

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Juan Mata, 2012

Mata was born inBurgos,Castile and León.[4]He inherited his name from his father,Juan Manuel Mata Rodríguez,who was also a footballer, playing as aforwardfor nearbyBurgos CFin the 1980s and early 1990s. Mata was raised in his father's home town ofOviedo,Asturias.His father later acted as Mata's agent, becomingFIFA-registered in the process.[5][6]In his spare time, Mata enjoystable tennis,a sport he played as a child.[7]

Club career

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Early career

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Mata started his football career atReal Oviedoin 2000,[8]where his father spent part of his career, before joining Real Madrid's youth academy,La Fábrica,in 2003 at the age of 15.[9]After appearing for theirCadete Ateam, he then swiftly progressed through the junior teams,Juvenil Cand finallyJuvenil A.In his last campaign (2005–06), he scored two goals in the league and three more in theCopa de Campeones,including the winner in the final againstReal Valladolid,adding another three in theCopa del Rey Juvenil.

Switching toReal Madrid Castillain2006–07,Mata was given the number 34 shirt in the first team, while wearing number 28 in Castilla. In spite of Castilla's finalSegunda Divisiónrelegation, he finished the season as the side's second best scorer with nine, behindstrikerÁlvaro Negredo,who registered 18.

Valencia

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Mata atPaternain 2009

Mata had a release clause at Real Madrid during his last season at the club, and eventually agreed to sign for fellowLa LigasideValencia CFin March 2007, with the contract starting on 30 June 2007.[10]

Mata playing for Valencia in 2010

Benefitting from constant injuries toVicenteand the ostracism to which then-managerRonald KoemancondemnedMiguel Ángel Angulo,Mata gradually carved a niche in Valencia's first eleven. On 20 March 2008, he scored twice in theCopa del Reysemi-final matchagainstFC Barcelonato help Valencia reachthe finalagainstGetafe CF[11]where, on 16 April, he scored the opener in a 3–1 win.[12]During that first season, he was voted the team'sBest Young Playerby fans and players alike.

In the2008Spanish SuperCup,Mata scored against his former club Real Madrid in a 3–2 first leg win, but Valencia lost 5–6 on aggregate after a 2–4 away loss in the second game. He started2008–09well, scoring in the opener againstRCD Mallorcain a 3–0 win.[13]He also scored the only goal of the game againstCA Osasuna,latching on to a long ball fromDavid Villa.[14]

On 25 September 2008, Mata proved to be growing in efficiency, as he set up two of his teammate's goals in a 2–0 away win overMálaga CF.[15]Three days later, he put in a superb performance againstDeportivo de La Coruña,scoring one and creating the other three, in a 4–2 home victory.[16]

Towards the end of the campaign, Mata managed to score two very important late goals for Valencia: the first, the 3–2 winner atSporting de Gijón,[17]and the second apenaltyagainstSevilla FCat home, to put Valencia 2–1 up (specialist Villa had already been replaced due to injury) in an eventual 3–1 success.[18]He achieved impressive stats during the season, finishing with 11 successful strikes and 13assists,behind just Barcelona'sXavias the league's best.

In the following two seasons, Mata was an ever present offensive figure for Valencia, scoring 17 goals in 68 league games combined, with the club achieving back-to-back third-league places. On 10 April 2011, he scored two in a 5–0 home win againstValencianneighboursVillarreal CF.[19][20]On 9 May, England-based Spanish journalistGuillem Balaguéreported interest from severalPremier Leagueclubs.[21]

Chelsea

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Transfer

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On 21 August 2011, Valencia announced they had agreed a £23.5 million fee for the transfer of Mata toPremier LeagueclubChelsea,subject to a medical.[22][23][24]On 24 August 2011, Mata signed a five-year deal with Chelsea.[25]He revealed that compatriotFernando Torreshelped persuade him to move toStamford Bridge,saying "Fernando got me excited about the thought of coming here. He said it would be good for me here, and that me and him together could be good. I also talked to my family and friends about it as well."[26]

On 26 August 2011,Yossi Benayounoffered Mata his number 10 shirt. TheIsraelicaptain said, "I decided to give Mata the number 10 – his favourite. For me, it's just a number, not my lucky 15." (Florent Maloudawore number 15 for Chelsea at the time.) Mata wore number 10 for Valencia and for Spain's under-21s in the summer, and expressed his gratitude to Benayoun. "It is a very important number to me so I'm pleased to be wearing it. I want to thank Yossi," he said.[27]Mata followed on from Chelsea playersJoe Cole,Mark Hughes,Ian Hutchinson,andTerry Venablesin adopting the number 10 shirt.[28]

2011–13: European success

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Mata taking onBayern MunichdefenderJérôme Boatengin the2012 UEFA Champions League Final

Mata made his debut for Chelsea againstNorwich Cityon 27 August 2011, where he came on as a 68th-minute substitute forFlorent Maloudaand scored the club's third goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time. Chelsea went on to win the match 3–1.[29]He started his first game for his new club in their next fixture on 10 September away toSunderland,helping Chelsea secure a 1–2 win.[30]On 14 September, Mata made hisUEFA Champions Leaguedebut for Chelsea and scored in stoppage time to help his side defeatBayer Leverkusen2–0.[31]

On 29 October 2011, Mata assisted Chelsea's 6,000th league goal with an in-swinging cross which was headed in byFrank Lampard.In the same game, Mata scored with a spectacular 25-yard strike in a 3–5 home defeat to London rivalsArsenal.[32]On 26 November, Mata set up the first two goals which were scored byJohn TerryandDaniel Sturridgeand also scored the third goal himself in a 3–0 win againstWolverhampton Wanderers.[33]He was awarded the Man of the Match in a 0–3 away win atSt James' Parkfor his performance againstNewcastle United.[34]

On 6 December 2011, during Chelsea's decisive Champions League match against former clubValencia CF,Mata created two assists for both ofDidier Drogbagoals. The game ended in a 3–0 win, which resulted in Chelsea qualifying first from their group.[35]On Bo xing Day, Mata scored his side's only goal in a 1–1 draw atStamford BridgeagainstFulham.[36]Mata scored Chelsea's first goal of theirFA Cupcampaign in a 4–0 win overPortsmouthat Stamford Bridge.

In an FA Cup fourth round tie withQueens Park RangersatLoftus Road,Mata scored his side's only goal from the penalty spot in a 0–1 victory. On 5 February 2012, Mata scored againstManchester Unitedin a 3–3 draw.[37]On 21 February, Mata scored his side's only goal in their 1–3 defeat away atNapoliin the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.[38]

After the appointment ofRoberto Di Matteoas interim first-team coach, Mata was played as a central attacking midfielder rather than being played on the left wing. Mata scored and had a penalty saved byColin Doylein the FA Cup fifth round replay againstBirmingham CityatSt Andrew's,which Chelsea won 2–0, helping them into the quarter-finals of theFA Cup.He continued his trait of scoring in each round; this run, however, ended againstLeicester Cityin the quarter-final, which Chelsea nonetheless won 5–2. On 7 April, Mata scored his 11th goal of the season againstWigan Athletic,giving the Blues a 2–1 victory over the Latics and kept alive Chelsea's fight for a Champions League spot.[citation needed]

On 15 April, in Chelsea's 5–1 win againstTottenham Hotspurin the FA Cup semi-final atWembley Stadium,Mata scored a controversial goal and assistedRamiresandFlorent Maloudafor their goals, adding to his statistics in the2011–12 FA Cupwith four goals and three assists. Mata started in both legs of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final clash with reigning championsFC Barcelona,helping his side to an unexpected 3–2 win on aggregate.[39][40]and set up afinalclash withBayern Munichon 19 May.[41]

Mata provided two assists to fellow Spaniard Fernando Torres in the 6–1 thrashing ofWest London rivalsQueens Park Rangers on 29 April, bringing his tally to 13 Premier League assists on the season.[42]Mata assisted the first goal in theFA Cup final,whichRamiresscored, as Chelsea beatLiverpool2–1 at Wembley,[43]with Mata picking up the Man of the Match award.[44]On 10 May, Mata was rewarded for his consistent form throughout his first Chelsea season by the fans voting him the club's Player of the Year, following on from Chelsea legends such asDennis WiseandGianfranco Zola,whom he had been compared to on various occasions.[45]

Mata during the2012 FIFA Club World Cup final

In the2012 UEFA Champions League finalagainst Bayern Munich on 19 May, Mata assisted Didier Drogba's headed equaliser from a corner kick in the 88th minute. The match went on to extra time and penalties, with Mata taking Chelsea's first, which Bayern goalkeeperManuel Neuersaved. Chelsea, however, went on to win 4–3 in the penalty-shootout, lifting their first Champions League title.[46]Mata finished his first season at Stamford Bridge with 573 passes, creating 66 chances and completing 61 successful crosses, which all contributed to Chelsea's cup-double winning season.[47]He finished the Premier League season with 14 assists – second highest in the league afterManchester City'sDavid Silva– and six goals.[48]

Mata missed all of Chelsea's pre-season games as he was playing forSpainat the2012 Summer Olympicsin London, but he returned to play in the2012 FA Community Shieldagainst Manchester City and was substituted after 74 minutes for Daniel Sturridge. Mata assisted his first goal of the season on 22 September 2012 againstStoke City,providing a great flick toAshley Cole,which turned out to be the winning goal as Chelsea won 1–0.[49]He scored his first goal of the season in the2012–13 Football League Cupthird round against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the game finishing 6–0 to Chelsea.[50]Four days later, he scored his firstPremier Leaguegoal of the season, assistingFernando Torresfor the opener and then scoring directly from a free-kick in a 2–1 away win against Arsenal at theEmirates Stadium.[51]

Mata in action for Chelsea in 2012

Mata scored Chelsea's first and third goal in theChampions Leagueas Chelsea beatNordsjælland0–4 away inFarum,Denmark.[52]He later provided two assists in Chelsea's 4–1 rout ofNorwich City,sendingEden Hazardthrough on goal and later flicking a delightful ball for defenderBranislav Ivanovićto volley in.[53]In aLondon Derbygame against Tottenham Hotspur atWhite Hart Laneon 20 October, Mata scored twice and provided an assist for Daniel Sturridge in a 2–4 victory for Chelsea, where he also earned Man of the Match honours.[54]He next scored in a Premier League match with a beautiful free kick againstManchester United.Chelsea, however, lost the match 3–2 after a late controversial goal fromJavier Hernández.Mata went on to win thePremier League Player of the Monthaward for October after scoring three league goals.[55]

After managerRoberto Di Matteowas sacked following a 3–0 defeat toJuventusin the Champions League, Mata scored the first goal of new, interim managerRafael Benítez's reign at Chelsea againstWest Ham United,although Chelsea suffered a 3–1 defeat in this game.[56]He scored again in Chelsea's win over Nordsjælland in a Champions League game, but Chelsea still failed to advance to the knockouts despite a 6–1 win at home.[57]He added to his tally of goals and his collection of fine performance atSunderlandin a 1–3 Chelsea win.[58]After this game, Chelsea traveled to Japan for the2012 FIFA Club World Cup.Here, too, Mata continued his top form by scoring Chelsea's first goal in the tournament againstMonterreyin the semi-final, helping them on their course to the final with a 1–3 victory. The tournament, however, ended in disappointment as Chelsea were beaten 1–0 by Brazilian clubCorinthiansin thefinal.[59]The team put the defeat behind them by completing an 8–0 routing ofAston Villa,a game in which though Mata did not score a goal, but nevertheless played a very influential part.[60]

On 22 December 2012, Mata signed a contract extension with Chelsea which tied him up with the club until 2018.[61]On Bo xing Day, Chelsea traveled toCarrow Roadto faceNorwich City,where both Manchester United and Arsenal had suffered defeats earlier in the season. Mata scored a brilliant goal in the 38th minute, taking a pass fromOscarinto his stride and launching an unstoppable shot into the goal from 25 yards out. The goal turned out to be the winner.[62]Then, on 5 January, Mata provided assists for new acquisitionDemba Baand Branislav Ivanović to help Chelsea win 1–5 againstSouthamptonin the third round of the2012–13 FA Cup.[63]A week later, he forced an own goal fromJonathan Waltersby putting in a tight corner and earned a penalty whichFrank Lampardconverted. Chelsea went on to win the game 0–4, which was Stoke's first home defeat of the season.[64] Mata scored his eighth goal of the season in the Premier League against Arsenal in a 2–1 home win.[65]

On 3 March 2013, Mata made his 100th appearance in all competitions for Chelsea in a 1–0 win overWest Bromwich Albionat Stamford Bridge.[66]On 14 March, Mata scored an opening goal in Chelsea'sEuropa League3–1 (3–2) win againstSteaua București.[67]On 19 April, Mata was nominated forPFA Players' Player of the Yearin recognition of his contribution to Chelsea's season in all competitions. The PFA's decision was based on his "ability to not only create goals but also score them himself" and saw him nominated alongside teammateEden Hazard.[68]He also scored an 87th-minute winner against Manchester United, a crucial one for Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes.[69][70]

On 15 May, Mata gave a fine performance in the2013 UEFA Europa League Finalagainst Portugal'sBenfica,assisting Branislav Ivanović's injury time winner from a corner kick.[71]The next day, he was awarded Chelsea's Player's Player of the Year award. He modestly gave the credit to the whole of the squad, saying that, "he felt proud to play for Chelsea," and thanked his teammates. He was also awarded Chelsea's Player of the Year for the second successive season. On winning his second award of the night, he said, "I feel so happy. It's my second season here and winning the trophy two years in a row is amazing for me. I just want to say thank you to all the supporters and all my teammates."[72]

Mata on tour withChelseain 2013

2013–14: Mid-season departure

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Under new Chelsea managerJosé Mourinho,Mata spent a lot of time on the bench. Mourinho preferredOscaras aplaymaker,and suggested Mata needed to adapt to a wider position and to work harder defensively.[73]On 28 September 2013, Mata came on as a half-time substitute againstTottenham Hotspurto assistJohn Terryto score an equaliser in a 1–1 draw,[74]but his appearances in the first team remained infrequent. On 29 October, he scored his first goal of the season in a 2–0League Cupvictory at London rivalsArsenal.[75]

Mata struggled to secure a regular first-team place under Mourinho as he had started just 11 of Chelsea's 22 Premier League matches.[76]Mata scored 33 goals and provided 58 assists in 135 appearances over two and a half seasons with Chelsea.

Manchester United

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Transfer

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On 24 January 2014, Mourinho said Chelsea had accepted a transfer offer fromManchester Unitedand he allowed Mata to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical, after the player said he was "really happy to go".[77]Manchester United confirmed later in the day that a transfer fee had been agreed, but that the deal was still contingent on Mata agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.[78]The transfer was completed the following day, with Manchester United paying Chelseaa then club record fee of £37.1 million(€46 million), with Mata signing a contract until the summer of 2018.[79]

2014–15: Debut season and individual success

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Mata during a training session in Washington D.C.

He made his debut againstCardiff Cityon 28 January and provided one assist in the 2–0 home victory.[80]Mata scored his first goal for United in a 4–1 win overAston Villaon 29 March 2014.[81]He also went on to score two goals againstNewcastle Unitedin a 4–0 away victory,[82]two more againstNorwich Cityafter coming off the bench in another 4–0 win,[83]and the only goal in a 1–1 draw againstSouthamptonin the final match of the season.[84]

Mata ended the season having scored six goals for Manchester United, all in the Premier League, since he was cup tied and unable to play in the Champions League and other cup competitions due to his participation in the tournaments with Chelsea earlier in the season.[85]

Mata began the new season in fine form. He scored the only goal inManchester United's second game of the Premier League season, a 1–1 draw againstSunderlandatStadium of Light,[86]following it up with a goal againstQueens Park Rangersin a 4–0 thumping, which was alsoLouis van Gaal's first competitive win in charge of United.[87]He was later dropped to the bench for the following two matches, making cameo appearances against Leicester[88]and West Ham,[89]with van Gaal preferring an attacking trinity ofWayne Rooney,Robin van Persieand new signingRadamel Falcaoin both games.

Following Rooney's sending off and suspension due to a foul onStewart Downingin the match against West Ham,[90]Mata was reinstated to the starting lineup, and he started the next match againstEverton,a 2–1 win at Old Trafford in which he provided the assist forÁngel Di María's goal.[91]Mata later scored winning goals in home games againstCrystal Palace[92]andStoke City,the former after coming on as a second-half substitute. He made his return to the starting line-ups for the first time, in a 3–0 win overTottenhambut was substituted in the 77th minute forAndreas Pereira.[93]On 22 March 2015, Mata scored a brace, including abicycle kick,in a 2–1 victory overLiverpool,[94]a performance which he rated as his best for Manchester United.[95][96]His second goal against Liverpool was also voted as Premier League Goal of the Month in March 2015.[97]His inspired performances led to him being named as Manchester United's Player of the Month for March.[98]

2015–16: FA Cup win

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Mata (centre) preparing to take a free kick againstChelseain December 2015.

Mata, just as he had in the previous campaign, had a fine start to the season, getting an assist in the second game of the campaign againstAston Villa,[99]which helped maintain his side's impressive record atVilla Park.[100]September was a month to remember for Mata as he scored two goals and made two assists in just three games, as Manchester United claimed wins againstLiverpool,[101]Southampton,[102]andSunderland.[103]As a result, Mata was crowned the club's Player of The Month.[104]

Mata was madecaptainfor the home game againstWatfordon 2 March and scored a free kick, which was also the match-winner.[105]On 6 March, in a 1–0 defeat toWest Brom,Mata received his first careerred cardafter obtaining two yellow cards in the space of three minutes.[106]Mata assisted anAnthony Martialgoal againstWest Hamin the final game at theBoleyn Ground;however, United lost 3–2, ending their chances of beatingManchester Cityfor fourth-place.[107]

On 21 May 2016, Mata scored for United in theFA Cup FinalagainstCrystal Palace,leveling the score at 1–1 just three minutes afterJason Puncheon's 78th-minute goal. Mata was substituted in the 90th minute and replaced byJesse Lingard,who would score the winning goal for United in extra time.[108]

2016–17: UEFA Europa League, League Cup wins

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Mata during Manchester United's victorious2016–17 UEFA Europa Leaguecampaign

At the beginning of the summer, Mata was reunited with his former Chelsea manager and the person who sold him to Manchester United,José Mourinho.[109]On 7 August 2016, Mata was selected to be on the bench in theFA Community Shield.Mata replacedJesse Lingardin the second half, then was substituted in added time forHenrikh Mkhitaryan.[110]Although there were reports about tensions between the player and manager, after the match, Mata stated that there were no tensions between him and Mourinho.[111]He started in the opening match of the season againstAFC Bournemouthand scored Manchester United's first Premier League goal of the season with a tap-in afterSimon Francis' error.[112]After José Mourinho dropped captainWayne Rooney,Mata served as the stand-in captain in the 0–0 draw againstBurnleyon 29 October 2016.[113]

2017–20: Later years and contract extension

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Mata scored his third brace of his Manchester United career, scoring both goals in a Bo xing Day fixture againstLeicester City.However, his efforts were cancelled out by a late equaliser fromHarry Maguirewhich saw the match finish 2–2.[114]Mata finished the season with three goals in 40 appearances for the Red Devils, as United finished second in the Premier League and lost in the2018 FA Cup Finalagainst his former club,Chelsea.

Mata scored United's first goal of the season in a friendly againstClub Américaon 19 July 2018.[115]Mata's first competitive goal came in the 3rd minute of United'sLeague Cupexit toDerby Countyon 25 September 2018.[116]On 6 October, Mata scored United's first goal in a 3–2 comeback win overNewcastle United.[117]Later, on 7 November 2018, Mata scored the equaliser from a free kick in another late comeback 2–1 win overJuventusin aChampions Leaguegroup stage fixture.[118]Mata also scored in a 4–1 win overFulhamon 8 December 2018,[119]before scoring his final goal of the season in a 1–1 draw against his former clubChelseaon 28 April 2019.[120]

On 19 June 2019, it was confirmed that Mata had signed a new two-year contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until June 2021 with the option of a further year. This ended months of speculation over his future.[121][122]

Mata's first goal of the2019–20 seasoncame from the spot in 4–0 win overAZin United's finalEuropa Leaguegroup stage game.[123]Mata later scored the only goal in January in anFA Cupthird round replay againstWolverhampton Wanderers.[124]Mata then scored in United's final game before the temporary suspension of football due to theCOVID-19 pandemicin a 5–0 victory overLASK.[125]

2020–21 season

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After scoring againstLutonandBrightonin the third and fourth round of theLeague Cuprespectively,[126][127]Mata received praise for his performance in a comeback 4–1 win againstNewcastle Unitedin thePremier Leagueon 17 October 2020. Whilst not scoring he provided an assist forMaguire's equaliser as well as being involved in the build up for all other goals. ManagerOle Gunnar Solskjærdescribed his game as "fantastic" whileSky Sportssaid United's win was "largely thanks to [Solskjær's] decision to turn to Mata".[128]On 23 May 2021, he scored his only Premier League goal of the season in a 2–1 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.[129]

2021–22 season

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On 2 July 2021, Mata signed a contract extension with Manchester United, keeping him at the club for another year.[130]After having made twelve appearances throughout the whole 2021-2022 campaign, the last of which during the team's lastleaguefixture againstCrystal Palace(on 22 May 2022),[131]Mata left the club at the end of the season following his contract expiration.[132]The Spaniard's time at Old Trafford came to an end after eight years, a total amount of 285 appearances and 51 goals and four trophies won with the club.[133][134]

Galatasaray

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On 8 September 2022, he signed a one-year contract with TurkishSüper LigteamGalatasaray,with the option to extend the deal by a further year.[135][136]He made his debut on 24 September, in a friendly match against Istanbulspor and showed an impressive performance.[137]He scored his first Süper Lig goal on 28 October after coming on as a second-half substitute againstFatih Karagümrük.[138]

Mata won the2022–23title, with a 4–1 away win againstAnkaragücüon 30 May 2023 securing the title two weeks before the end of the season, the 23rd championship in club history.[139]

On 1 July 2023, it was announced that he left Galatasaray and a thank you message was published.[140]

Vissel Kobe

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On 3 September 2023,J1 LeagueclubVissel Kobeannounced the signing of Mata, handing him the club's number 64 shirt.[141]Mata made just one appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute for the final ten minutes of a 2–0 away loss toSanfrecce Hiroshimaon 16 September; however, he still received a medal as Vissel Kobe were crowned J1 League champions thatseason.[142]On 6 January 2024, Mata's contract with Vissel Kobe expired and he left the club.[142]

International career

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Mata celebrating withFernando Torres(left) andSergio Ramos(right) after winningUEFA Euro 2012

Mata represented Spain from 2004 to 2016 atunder-16,under-17,under-19,under-20,under-21,Olympicandseniorlevels.[143]

He was a key player for Spain as they won the2006 UEFA European Under-19 Championship,finishing the tournament as second top scorer to his teammateAlberto Bueno,with four goals in five matches.[144]

On 1 February 2007, Spain under-21 coachIñaki Sáezincluded Mata in his squad for a friendly match againstEngland.[145]On 6 February, at the age of 18 years and 10 months, Mata made his under-21 debut as a substitute forPedro Leónin the 61st minute of a 2–2 draw atPride Park.[146]

On 14 November 2008,Vicente del Bosquecalled Mata up to the Spain senior squad ahead of a friendly match againstChile.On 28 March 2009, he made his senior international debut, coming on as a substitute forValenciateammateDavid Villain the 63rd minute of aFIFA World Cup qualifieragainstTurkey.[147]

In June 2009, Del Bosque included Mata in his 23-man squad for the2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.He started in the second group match againstIraqand came on as a substitute forAlbert Rierain the semi-final loss to theUnited States.[148]

Mata,Adrián LópezandAlberto Botíalining up forSpain U21in 2011

On 9 September 2009, Mata scored his first goal for the senior team in a 3–0 win againstEstoniathat guaranteed Spain's qualification for the2010 FIFA World Cupin South Africa. He followed this up with the winner againstArmeniaon 10 October, scoring a penalty kick in a 2–1 win.[149]Mata was selected in Spain's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals and appeared once for the eventual champions, replacingFernando Torresfor the final 20 minutes of the 2–0 group stage win againstHonduras.[150]

The following summer, Mata was a member of Spain's2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championshipwinning team. He was included inUEFA's Team of the Tournament and named as the tournament'sGolden Player.[151]

Mata returned to the senior squad forUEFA Euro 2012and, after coming on as a substitute, scored Spain's fourth goal in thefinalas Spain defeatedItaly4–0 to retain their title as champions of Europe.[152]

Mata was included in Spain's squad for the2012 Olympic football tournamentas one of their three designated overage players. Spain, however, failed to score in any of their opening three matches and were eliminated at the group stage.[153]

In June 2013, he was named in Spain's squad for the2013 FIFA Confederations Cupwhere he played in four of the team's five matches, scoring in the 10–0 group stage win overTahiti.[154]He played 52 minutes ofthe finalbefore being substituted forJesús Navasas Spain lost 3–0 toBrazilat theEstadio do Maracanã.[155]

Mata was included in the Spanish squad for the2014 FIFA World Cup,playing 36 minutes in the finalgroupmatch againstAustraliawhere he scored the team's final goal of a 3–0 win.[156]

Style of play

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For me good football is not about how many skills you show or how many players you beat. It's about making the right decision every time you have the ball. I see players that make 100% right decisions –IniestaandXavi– but there are also good English examples.Scholes,LampardandGerrardmade many more right decisions than wrong decisions. You see so many players with physical qualities. They are quick and strong but they don't make the right decisions. So for me the most important thing is to do what the game asks from you in the moment. You naturally know what is right which is why, even though you have to think about defensive duties and structure, once you're on the pitch you have to be free in your mind. "

— Juan Mata.[157]

In addition to his favouredplaymakingrole as anattacking midfielderbehind the strikers,[158]Mata is also comfortable playing on eitherwing;he has also been used as asecond strikeron occasion. He makes up for a lack of pace with his control, technique, passing, creativity, and vision, which allows him to link-up with teammates and register manyassists,in addition to scoring goals. A diminutive player, standing at 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m), he lacks significant physical strength, heading ability, or aerial prowess, but is quick, agile, and nimble in his movements. Predominantly left footed, he is also a well-knownfree kickspecialist. However, he has drawn criticism at times in the media over his limited defensive skills and work-rate.[159]

Business interests

[edit]

In November 2012, along with fellow Premier League playersSanti CazorlaandMichu,Mata bought shares in former club Real Oviedo, who were struggling to raise €2 million to stay afloat in the Spanish third division.[160]

Mata and his father Juan Manuel Mata were part-owners of Tapeo and Wine, a Spanish restaurant onDeansgateinManchester city centre,which opened in 2016[161]and closed in 2020as a result of COVID-19.[162]Mata and his father felt that authentic Spanish food options in Manchester were insufficient and so wanted to create their own restaurant.[162]At the time, both Manchester managers,Pep GuardiolaandJosé Mourinhowere regular patrons.[163]

In August 2017, Mata announced in an article forThe Players' Tribunethat he was pledging one percent of his salary to a pledge-based charitable movement namedCommon Goal,and called for other football players to do the same.[164]

In 2023, Mata joined the investment group of theAlpine racing teamofFormula One.[165][166]

Career statistics

[edit]

Club

[edit]
As of match played 16 September 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Real Madrid Castilla 2006–07[167] Segunda División 39 9 — — — — 39 9
Valencia 2007–08[167] La Liga 24 5 8 4 — 1[c] 0 — 33 9
2008–09[167] La Liga 37 11 2 1 — 6[d] 1 2[e] 1 47 14
2009–10[167] La Liga 35 9 2 0 — 14[d] 5 — 51 14
2010–11[167] La Liga 33 8 3 0 — 7[c] 1 — 43 9
Total 129 33 15 5 — 28 7 2 1 174 46
Chelsea 2011–12[168] Premier League 34 6 7 4 1 0 12[c] 2 — 54 12
2012–13[169] Premier League 35 12 6 1 5 2 14[f] 4 4[g] 1 64 20
2013–14[170] Premier League 13 0 0 0 2 1 2[c] 0 0 0 17 1
Total 82 18 13 5 8 3 28 6 4 1 135 33
Manchester United 2013–14[170][171] Premier League 15 6 — — — — 15 6
2014–15[172][171] Premier League 33 9 2 1 0 0 — — 35 10
2015–16[173][171] Premier League 38 6 4 3 1 0 11[h] 1 — 54 10
2016–17[174][171] Premier League 25 6 3 0 3 2 10[d] 2 1[i] 0 42 10
2017–18[175][171] Premier League 28 3 5 0 1 0 6[c] 0 0 0 40 3
2018–19[176][171] Premier League 22 3 3 1 1 1 6[c] 1 — 32 6
2019–20[177][171] Premier League 19 0 4 1 3 0 11[d] 2 — 37 3
2020–21[178][171] Premier League 9 1 1 0 2 2 6[j] 0 — 18 3
2021–22[179][171] Premier League 7 0 1 0 1 0 3[c] 0 — 12 0
Total 196 34 23 6 12 5 53 6 1 0 285 51
Galatasaray 2022–23[178] Süper Lig 16 3 2 0 — — — 18 3
Vissel Kobe 2023[178] J1 League 1 0 — — — — 1 0
Career total 463 97 53 16 20 8 109 19 7 2 652 142
  1. ^IncludesCopa del Rey,FA Cup,Turkish Cup
  2. ^IncludeFootball League Cup/EFL Cup
  3. ^abcdefgAppearance(s) inUEFA Champions League
  4. ^abcdAppearances inUEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League
  5. ^Appearances inSupercopa de España
  6. ^Six appearances and three goals in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
  7. ^One appearance inFA Community Shield,one appearance inUEFA Super Cup,two appearances and one goal inFIFA Club World Cup
  8. ^Seven appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League
  9. ^Appearance in FA Community Shield
  10. ^One appearance in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

[edit]
As of match played 15 November 2016[180]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Spain 2009 7 3
2010 3 0
2011 6 2
2012 4 1
2013 12 3
2014 2 1
2015 4 0
2016 3 0
Total 41 10
As of match played 15 November 2016. Spain score listed first, score column indicates score after each Mata goal.[180]
List of international goals scored by Juan Mata
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 9 September 2009 Estadio Romano,Mérida, Spain Estonia 3–0 3–0 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 10 October 2009 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium,Yerevan, Armenia Armenia 2–1 2–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 14 October 2009 Bilino Polje,Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina 5–0 5–2 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
4 29 March 2011 Darius and Girėnas Stadium,Kaunas, Lithuania Lithuania 3–1 3–1 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification
5 7 October 2011 Generali Arena,Prague, Czech Republic Czech Republic 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification
6 1 July 2012 Olympic Stadium,Kyiv,Ukraine Italy 4–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2012
7 11 June 2013 Yankee Stadium,New York City, United States Republic of Ireland 2–0 2–0 Friendly
8 20 June 2013 Maracanã Stadium,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tahiti 8–0 10–0 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
9 15 October 2013 Estadio Carlos Belmonte,Albacete, Spain Georgia 2–0 2–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
10 23 June 2014 Arena da Baixada,Curitiba, Brazil Australia 3–0 3–0 2014 FIFA World Cup

Honours

[edit]
Mata in a Chelsea suit wearing his Champions League winners' medal

Valencia[181]

Chelsea

Manchester United

Galatasaray

Vissel Kobe

Mata wearing his World Cup winners' medal

Spain U19[181]

Spain U21[181]

Spain[181]

Individual

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