Juan Manuel Mata Rodríguez (born 27 April 1964) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Early and personal life Born in Oviedo, Mata is the father of footballer Juan Mata.

Career Mata played for Real Oviedo, Oviedo Aficionados, Real Burgos, Orihuela Deportiva, Salamanca, Cartagena and Langreo.

Later life He later co-owned a tapas restaurant in Manchester, England.

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