The Reds’ No. 8 has asserted himself as one of Manchester United’s key performers during his two and a half seasons at Old Trafford, scoring 26 goals in 104 appearances. That includes a stunning overhead kick at Liverpool FC in March 2015 and his display at Merseyside was nothing short of mesmeric. It was performances like these that elevated Juan to the status of a fans' favourite.
Mata is an influential performer in any of the 3 main attacking positions across the pitch behind the lead striker – on either flank or in the no.10 role. A world-class creator and consistent goal-getter, he netted 12 times in all competitions in his debut season with Chelsea Football Club in 2011/12, before scoring 11 in the league alone in the following campaign.
However, his game is about more than just attacking from deep to score goals. The Spain international has a sweet left foot, wonderful poise and balance, possesses great vision for a killer pass or wicked cross and is a danger from set-pieces anywhere on the pitch. His creativity sets him apart; few players can match his minutes-per-assist ratio in the division.
At Stamford Bridge, he produced a string of eye-catching displays – notably against United, enjoying a series of duels with fellow countryman, good friend and Reds goalkeeper David De Gea – and he was voted Chelsea's Player of the Year in both full campaigns in West London. These individual awards joined FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League winners' medals in his collection.
At international level, Mata's list of honours is even more impressive. He was among Spain's World Cup and European Championship winners, making one substitute appearance in FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa before proving even more influential at UEFA Euro 2012 by scoring in the final against Italy. He also captained Spain to European Under-21 Championship glory in 2011 and represented his country at the 2012 Olympics.
Following his move to Manchester from Chelsea in January 2014 - when the Spaniard travelled to the Aon Training Complex by helicopter - his start to life at Old Trafford was equally inspiring. Juan scored 6 times and compiled 4 assists in 15 appearances during his first half-season at the Theatre of Dreams. In addition, the Spaniard was named United's Player of the Month twice, and his free-kick at Newcastle United made it onto the shortlist for the club's Goal of the Season Award.
That individual award for best goal eventually came his way at the end of the 2014/15 season, as a reward for his aforementioned acrobatic strike against Liverpool at Anfield. A year later, at the close of the 2015/16 season, he added another trinket to his collection in the form of an FA Cup winners’ medal, after scoring a crucial equaliser in United’s dramatic extra-time victory over Crystal Palace Football Club.
The Purple One Collectibles Singapore are pleased to offer for sale Juan Mata's Valencia CF game-worn jersey from a league game in the 2010/2011 season. It is the 39th card and is limited to only 105 cards worldwide!
This card is one of a limited number released and as such, is a true collector's item.
Price: S$45 (or Best Offer)
Rarity: 8/10⭐️
Potential value: 9/10⭐️
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