Jaime Mata

Jaime Mata Arnaiz (born 24 October 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Getafe CF and the Spain national team as a striker.

Club Career

Born in Madrid, Mata finished his youth career with local Galactico Pegaso, making his senior debut with the reserves in 2007. After appearing with the main squad in Tercera Division, he moved to neighbouring Rayo Vallecano in December 2009, being immediately loaned to UD Socuellamos in the same level.

Mata was subsequently loaned to fellow league team CD Mostoles in August 2010, in a season-long deal. He returned to Rayo in summer 2011, being assigned to the B team in Segunda Division B.

On 5 July 2012, Mata signed for Lleida Esportiu also in the third division. After scoring 32 goals over two seasons, he moved to Segunda Division after agreeing to a two-year deal with Girona FC.

Mata played his first match as a professional on 24 August 2014, starting in a 1–0 home win against Racing de Santander. He scored his first goal six days later, the winner in a 2–1 away victory over AD Alcorcon.

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