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Mata, Best Player of the Australian League 25-26
Juan Mata has completed a magnificent 2025-26 season by receiving the two highest individual honours awarded in Australian football: the Johnny Warren Medal, presented to the league’s best player, and the eToro Playmaker of the Year award, recognising the best assist of the campaign.
Juan Mata takes top honours at Melbourne Victory
He swept both Player of the Year awards (Victory Medal and Players Player) and the best goal of the season.
An Early End to a great season
Juan Mata’s and Melbourne Victory’s season came to an earlier close than expected after their elimination from the title play-offs. A defeat that does little to diminish the Asturian’s outstanding campaign, having finished as the league’s leading contributor in goals.
Juan Mata returns in top condition ahead of the title play-off
Juan Mata made his return in a winning performance and is already focused on the title play-off. Melbourne Victory will face Sydney FC in a single-leg knockout tie. Having recovered from an elbow injury, the Spaniard played the final ten minutes as his side closed the regular season with a 0–2 win away to Western Sydney Wanderers.
My book
No es lo mismo jugar a fútbol que ser futbolista. En mi libro trato de explicar como este deporte ha marcado a mi vida, algunas de mis experiencias, y las decisiones que he tenido que tomar, consciente e inconscientemente, dentro y fuera del terreno de juego.
MATA'S WORLD MAP
Unos cuantos estadios han marcado mi carrera deportiva (Mestalla, Stamford Bridge, Old Trafford, Soccer City, Olímpico de Kiev, Allianz Arena, Wembley, Amsterdam Arena…), pero el fútbol me ha permitido viajar y conocer muchísimos más. Los he recopilado y localizado para que puedas verlos en mi ‘Matamundi’ particular. Espero que os guste.
