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Juan Mata has had a truly illustrious career, and he’s not done yet.
The 36-year-old is currently in Australia playing for Western Sydney Wanderers. However, his achievements on the European and Global stage are incredibly impressive.
With a Champions League title, two Europa League titles, a World Cup, a Euro title, five domestic cups and two domestic league titles to his name, Mata knows a thing or two about football.
Across his eighteen-year career and seven clubs, Mata’s made 655 appearances, with 142 goals and 150 assists.
However, despite not retiring just yet, Mata is now venturing into the off-pitch side of the world of football.
Juan Mata and his off-pitch venture
Now, the Spanish midfielder has taken to X to reveal his most recent venture, becoming a partner in owning a club in the MLS.
Mata is now a partner in MLS side San Diego FC.
The club was only founded in 2023, playing at the Snapdragon Stadium, sponsored by the same company that sponsors Manchester United.
Unveiling his news, Mata wrote: “ ¡ I’M JOINING SAN DIEGO FC OWNERSHIP GROUP! ”
It continued: “Really happy to announce that I’m a partner at the newest and most special franchise in the MLS! @sandiegofc
“Many thanks to the ownership group, @right2dream and @MLS for allowing me to be the first active player to be a part owner of a club in the league, and the second ever after David Beckham. It’s truly an honour.
“It’s needless to say that the Right to Dream approach to our beloved sport is unique, bringing purpose at the core of everything they do, and I’m really happy to continue my journey using football a social tool for change together with the Right to Dream community and @CommonGoalOrg. I see this step as an opportunity to help build something really special in a city and a league that are experiencing incredible growth, and I cannot wait to be involved and commit to the positive social impact that aligns with the club’s and my personal vision of the beautiful game.
“VAMOS SAN DIEGO!! HERE WE GO!!”
¡ I’M JOINING SAN DIEGO FC OWNERSHIP GROUP!
Really happy to announce that I’m a partner at the newest and most special franchise in the MLS! @sandiegofc
Many thanks to the ownership group, @right2dream and @MLS for allowing me to be the first active player to be a part… pic.twitter.com/gY4TyxnVib
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) November 20, 2024
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