Juan Mata

Spain · Attacking midfielder (Right winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2011-2014

Clever left-footed creator who connected attacks with smart positioning

78.1OVR#340 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed70.3
  • Shooting76.2
  • Passing85.4
  • Ball Control81.3
  • Movement74.6
  • Football IQ87.5
  • Defending Skill38.7
  • Physical66.2
  • Mental79.7
  • Career80.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Spatial Awareness92
  2. Link-up Play90
  3. Vision90
  4. Short Passing88
  5. Through Balls88
  6. Possession88
  7. First Touch88
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement88
  9. Decision Making88
  10. Curve86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.3

  • Top Speed70
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed76
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run58
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 76.2

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys74
  • Curve86
  • Penalties80
  • Heading46
  • Direct Free Kicks ●80
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics82

Passing 85.4

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing80
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 81.3

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks78
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 74.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 87.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 38.7

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions44
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap38

Physical 66.2

  • Strength52
  • Stamina76
  • Agility82
  • Balance82
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels46
  • Aggression50

Mental 79.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration80
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 80.6

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements80
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
28 April 1988
Height
170 cm
Weight
63 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2006–now
Prime
2011-2014

Club career

  • 2006–2007 Real Madrid Castilla
  • 2007–2011 Valencia
  • 2011–2014 Chelsea
  • 2014–2022 Manchester United
  • 2022–2023 Galatasaray
  • 2023–2024 Vissel Kobe
  • 2024–now Western Sydney Wanderers

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 1

2012 Chelsea

Europa League 2

2013 Chelsea · 2017 Manchester United

Continental title 1

2012 UEFA European Championship

League title · Süper Lig Galatasaray 1

2022–23

FA Cup 2

2011–12, 2015–16

League Cup 1

2016–17

Copa del Rey 1

2007–08

Community Shield 1

2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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