Wednesday, 29th October, 2014
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata has revealed that in his opinion the best goal he has yet scored in his career came for Spain Under-19s.
The 26-year-old moved through the junior ranks for his country before finally making his senior debut for Spain in 2009.
His most memorable goal though was for the Spanish Under-19 team, for whom he managed a total of 12 goals in 13 appearances.
Mata specifically remembers one goal which he scored through a chip from midfield, and which he still counts as his best.
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"I’m not sure if there is any footage of it but I would say one I scored for Spain for the Under-19s", Mata told Manchester United's official site when asked about his all-time favourite goal.
"It was a chip from midfield.
"It’s a good goal I’m very happy with."
Mata has managed a total of 10 goals for the Spanish national team since making his senior debut in 2009.
As far as his club career is concerned the former Chelsea man has a total of 97 career goals against his name in 369 matches overall.
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