Juan Mata

About Juan Mata

Spanish attacking midfielder who appeared in 82 matches for Chelsea between 2011 and 2014, then joined Manchester United in January, 2014 for a club-record fee of £37.1 million.

Juan Manuel Mata García is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Spain national team. He mostly plays as a central attacking midfielder, but he can also play on the wing. A graduate of Real Madrid's youth academy, Mata played for Real Madrid Castilla in 2006–07, before joining Valencia in the summer of 2007. He became an integral part of the club's midfield, making 174 appearances over the course of four seasons. In August 2011, Mata signed for English club Chelsea of the Premier League for a fee believed to be in the region of €28 million, and in his debut season, won the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup. The following year, Chelsea won the UEFA Europa League, making Mata and teammate Fernando Torres the first players to hold the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup, and the European Championships simultaneously.

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Trivia

He was a member of the Spanish team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Juan Mata before fame

At the age of fifteen, he began his youth career with Real Madrid.

Achievement of Juan Mata

He was a member of the Spanish World Cup-winning team in 2010.

Salary 2020

$13.5 Million

Net Worth 2020

$55 Million

Juan Mata family life

Paula, his younger sister, reared him.

Associations of Juan Mata

On Chelsea, he was a teammate of Frank Lampard. The honor of being awarded Chelsea Player of the Year has been bestowed upon both individuals.

Juan Mata Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	63 kg
Height	170 cm
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Dark Brown