Journey archive · Journey #38 · Monday, 7 September 2026
Juan Mata's career, club by club
That was Journey #38: Juan Mata. Clubs, years and appearances below.
First stop was Valencia, 2007. Juan Mata turned out for seven clubs. Last on the list is Melbourne Victory, where he was playing at the time. Vissel Kobe was a flying visit: one league game, 2023-2024. Manchester United kept hold of him from 2014 to 2022, the longest spell on the card.
Clubs, in order
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 2007-2011 | 129 | 33 |
| Chelsea | 2011-2014 | 82 | 18 |
| Manchester United | 2014-2022 | 196 | 34 |
| Galatasaray | 2022-2023 | 16 | 3 |
| Vissel Kobe | 2023-2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 2024-2025 | 23 | 1 |
| Melbourne Victory | 2025-now | 25 | 5 |
League appearances and goals only, so they can read lower than the totals you remember. Loans are marked.
How it went
An easy day. 90% of finishers got there. Most solvers needed barely a clue.