"Mata moved Down Under last September after making just a single appearance for J1 League club Vissel Kobe in 2023-24. He appeared 23 times as the Wanderers finished fourth in the 2024-25 regular season and fell at the first hurdle in the finals, scoring once and supplying three assists. Despite leaving upon the expiration of his contract, Mata will spend another year in Australia with the team that lost last season's grand final, going down 1-0 to rivals Melbourne City."
"A World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain, Mata made 82 Premier League appearances for Chelsea between 2011 and 2014, scoring 18 goals and providing 27 assists. He also helped the Blues win the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Europa League before joining United, for whom he made a further 196 Premier League appearances, scoring 34 goals and supplying 27 assists."
Juan Mata has joined Melbourne Victory after leaving Western Sydney Wanderers at the end of his contract. Mata moved to Australia last September following a single appearance for Vissel Kobe in 2023-24. He played 23 times for the Wanderers in 2024-25, scoring once and providing three assists as the club finished fourth and exited in the first round of finals. Victory lost last season's grand final 1-0 to Melbourne City. Victory head coach Arthur Diles highlighted Mata's experience, leadership and knowledge of the game. Mata is a World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain and enjoyed lengthy Premier League careers at Chelsea and Manchester United, collecting multiple major trophies.
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