Happy birthday! Juan Mata turns 38 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 38 on Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026.

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Juan Mata is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Juan Mata has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mata, a cultural icon

Born Juan Manuel Mata García in Burgos on April 28, 1988, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Mata's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Juan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Juan Mata as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.

Happy Birthday, Juan, you're the best!

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