Juan Manuel Mata RodrÃÂguez (born 27 April 1964) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Born in Oviedo, Mata is the father of footballer Juan Mata.
Mata played for Real Oviedo, Oviedo Aficionados, Real Burgos, Orihuela Deportiva, Salamanca, Cartagena and Langreo.
He later co-owned a tapas restaurant in Manchester, England.