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uan Mata announced that he will not continue playing for Melbourne Victory for the upcoming season.

Juan Mata presented the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award to his good friend Bruno Fernandes

Juan Mata has committed to taking an ownership stake in Melbourne Victory, the club where he played during the 2025-26 campaign. The Asturiana-born midfielder will assume an institutional role that will begin whenever he decides to retire from professional football, extending well beyond his days as a player.

Juan Mata joins Populous as a Special Advisor to the practise on Football and Training. Populous is a global architecture and design firm specializing in sports and entertainment infrastructure. It has become a world leader in its field, renowned for the quality and sustainability of its projects.

Juan Mata is enjoying the 2026 FIFA World Cup from a different perspective. The Spanish footballer has travelled to the United States this time as

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.

He swept both Player of the Year awards (Victory Medal and Players Player) and the best goal of the 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 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.

Juan Mata named Player of the Month for March in a week that also saw him undergo surgery.

Juan Mata celebrates his goal against Central Coast Mariners. He has 5 golas and 23 assists this season.

Juan Mata continues to receive recognition for his outstanding season. The Asturian has been named A-League Player of the Month for February, an award he celebrated with a victory and another assist.