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Spain

Melbourne Victory

Juan Mata

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Spain

Player Info

Juan Mata is a Spanish attacking midfielder currently showcasing his class with Melbourne Victory in the A-League, following a glittering career at the very highest level of European football. Now 37, the 170cm playmaker is a two-time UEFA Champions League winner (with Chelsea in 2012 and as a key figure in Manchester United's 2017 Europa League triumph), a FIFA World Cup winner (2010), and a two-time UEFA European Championship winner (2008, 2012) with Spain. Mata's career, which also included a successful spell at Valencia, is defined by his extraordinary vision, pinpoint passing, and deadly set-piece delivery. He was the creative heartbeat for every team he played for, earning individual accolades like Chelsea's Player of the Year twice. Known for his humility and intelligence on and off the pitch, Mata's move to Australia has been a coup for the league. He remains a artist of the game, a player whose technical mastery and trophy-laden career mark him as one of the finest midfielders of his era.

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2025/09/15