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13 Juan Mata
Goalkeeper
- 1 Iker Casillas
- 12 Victor Valdes
- 23 Pepe Reina
Defender
- 2 Raul Albiol
- 3 Gerard Pique
- 4 Carlos Marchena
- 5 Carles Puyol
- 11 Joan Capdevila
- 15 Sergio Ramos
- 17 Alvaro Arbeloa
Midfielder
- 6 Andres Iniesta
- 8 Xavi
- 10 Cesc Fabregas
- 13 Juan Mata
- 14 Xabi Alonso
- 16 Sergio Busquets
- 20 Javi Martinez
- 21 David Silva
- 22 Jesus Navas
Attacking Midfielder
- 18 Pedro
Striker
- 7 David Villa
- 9 Fernando Torres
- 19 Fernando Llorente
Mata is a gifted left winger who plays for Valencia. He boasts excellent pace and trickery on the ball and is still only 21.
The youngster started his career at Real Madrid B before moving to Valencia in 2007 and he has already made a real name for himself at the Mestalla.
He has gone from strength to strength at Valencia and in the 2007/08 campaign he won the Spanish Cup.
Mata, who won the European Under-19 Football Championship in 2006, made his senior debut for Spain in 2009.
The attack-minded player made four appearances during qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, impressing boss Vicente Del Bosque as he scored on three occasions.
| Player Details | |
|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder |
| Club | Valencia |
| DOB | Apr 28, 1988 |
| Age | 22 |
| Birthplace | Burgos, Spain |
| Height | 1.70m |
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