WG
Juan Manuel Mata García
WG · Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
37y·🇪🇸Spain
Apps22
Min1,588
G5P89
A12P99
xG4.4P89
xA9.8P99
Rating7.27
Form
DDWWL
Strong sampleVeteran (32+)
Attributes
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.5
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.4.40
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.25
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.16
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.12
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.9.84
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.85
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.86%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.114
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.10
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.14
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.66
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.21
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.4
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.1
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.47.7%
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Winger / Attacking Mid · Dual-threat wide attacker
A dual-threat wide attacker who both creates and scores at a high rate. Defensive contributions are below average, requiring cover from the fullback.
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