10 of the best Spanish players in the Premier League

#8 Juan Mata

Mata is one of the most admired players in the Premier League

Perhaps the most underappreciated Spaniard on the international front, Mata typifies the modern La Roja warrior. Small in size, Mata's game is packed with technical brilliance aided by his subtle touches, deft passing, and astute vision.

During his stint at Chelsea, he won the Champions League and was the club's Player of the Year for 2 consecutive years. He also made it to the Premier League Team of the Year in 2012/13 season.

In a Moyesy United squad that lacked any creative outlets, Mata's arrival came as a whiff of fresh air to the Old Trafford faithful. And ever since, he has been embraced by LVG and Mourinho who had, in fact, sold him in the winter window when he was at Chelsea. If he were a couple of yards quicker, the magic the little Spaniard would weave could shake the world.