Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed a list of players who he has taken inspiration from over his playing career.
The Spaniard started his career at Real Madrid before moving to Valencia. He was at the Spanish club for four years before moving to the Premier League to join Chelsea.
Mata swapped Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford in 2014. The midfielder’s father was also a professional footballer, and speaking to United’s website, Mata said he was one of his main inspirations, along with the rest of his family. “My dad, my mum, my sister, my family in general,” he said. “Of course I had players that I looked up to.
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