On 10 May, Mata was rewarded for his consistent form throughout his first Chelsea season by the fans voting him the club's Player of the Year, following on from Chelsea legends such as Dennis Wise and Gianfranco Zola, whom he had been compared to on various occasions.
On 10 May, Mata was acknowledged for his consistent performance during his first Chelsea season by the fans awarding him the club's Player of the Year title. This recognition echoed that given to Chelsea legends like Dennis Wise and Gianfranco Zola, whom he had been likened to on numerous occasions.