Mata
2026 · clause 453 K€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Mata in Career Mode
Mata is a target man at UD Las Palmas (65 overall, ST) — weak at that. At 36 they're in the final stretch; use them for what they still give, not for what they were.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of Mata?
Their place is up front as ST. Not one for running the channels: use them as a penalty-box reference to pin centre-backs, hold up play and finish inside. They can also play LM, RM and CAM. The game also rewards them with roles like False 9 and Poacher, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
What makes them reliable: shot power (73) and volleys (73). That decent shot power is their signature.
Where do they struggle?
Their soft spots: top speed (40) and acceleration (49). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 283 K€ with 2 K€ wages. At their age their value only drops: negotiate and don't tie a long contract. They're also out of contract soon (2026), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
What is Mata's best position?
Their best position is ST, though they can also play LM, RM and CAM.
How high can Mata's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (65): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 283 K€, with 2 K€ wages.
Do they finish well?
Their finishing is 60 — poor for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
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Skill
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Mentality
Defending
By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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