Juan Mata Biography: Current Team, Stats, Salary, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Age, Transfers, Height, Parents, Wife

Juan Manuel Mata García, widely recognized as Juan Mata, is a Spanish professional footballer celebrated for his skills on the field.

Born on April 28, 1988, in Burgos, Spain, Mata has built a remarkable career as an attacking midfielder and winger.

His rise to prominence began during his time at Valencia, where his performances earned him a move to Chelsea in 2011.

Profile

• Full name: Juan Manuel Mata García
• Date of birth: April 28, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Burgos, Spain
• State of origin: Castilla y León
• Nationality: Spanish
• Profession: Professional footballer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
• Parents: Juan Manuel Mata Sr. (father), Marta García (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Evelina Kamph
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Hispanic
• Net worth: $55 million

Early Life and Education

Juan Mata is now 37 years old, born on April 28, 1988, in Burgos, Spain. He grew up in the town of Oviedo in Asturias after his family relocated there when he was young.

His father, Juan Manuel Mata Sr., was also a professional footballer who played as a striker. Mata‘s early exposure to football came through his father’s influence and his time at Real Oviedo’s youth academy from 2000 to 2003.

Mata later joined Real Madrid’s youth system in 2003 and graduated to their reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla, where he began his senior career in 2006. He did not pursue formal higher education as his focus remained on football.

Personal Life

Juan Mata is married to Evelina Kamph, a Swedish model and entrepreneur. The couple reportedly met during Mata‘s time at Manchester United and tied the knot in a private ceremony. Despite being a public figure, Mata keeps his personal life relatively private and does not have children as of now.

Career

Juan Mata‘s professional career began with Real Madrid Castilla in 2006 before moving to Valencia in 2007. At Valencia, he played four seasons and scored 33 goals in 129 appearances.

His exceptional performances led to a transfer to Chelsea in 2011, where he became a key player. During his time at Chelsea, Mata won the UEFA Champions League (2011–12), UEFA Europa League (2012–13), and FA Cup (2011–12).

In January 2014, Mata joined Manchester United for £37.1 million. Over eight years at United, he made 285 appearances and scored 51 goals while winning several trophies, including the FA Cup (2015–16) and UEFA Europa League (2016–17). After leaving United in 2022, Mata had brief stints with Galatasaray and Vissel Kobe before signing with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2024.

Awards

• FA Cup: 2011–12 (Chelsea), 2015–16 (Manchester United)
• UEFA Champions League: 2011–12 (Chelsea)
• UEFA Europa League: 2012–13 (Chelsea), 2016–17 (Manchester United)
• FIFA World Cup: 2010 (Spain)
• UEFA European Championship: 2012 (Spain)
• Premier League Player of the Month: October 2012
• PFA Team of the Year: Premier League (2012–13)
• Chelsea Player of the Year: 2012, 2013
• UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Player: 2011

Net Worth

Juan Mata‘s net worth is approximately $55 million. His wealth is derived from his football contracts, endorsements with brands like Adidas, and his charitable initiatives such as Common Goal.

Social Media

• Instagram: @juanmatagarcia
• X: @juanmata8