After scoring four goals in his first seven games for the reserves, he was loaned to Estonian side, Nõmme Kalju, in 2019 to further his development in a first-team environment.

After joining on loan, Mata made his professional debut for Nõmme Kalju in their 5–0 loss to Celtic in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round on 24 July 2019.

Mata left Switzerland on a free transfer in December 2020 and signed for American second-tier side, Real Monarchs.

[3] On 15 February 2022, it was announced that Mata had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.

[14][15] Mata ended up making two appearances for the U-20s, first in the last group game against Uruguay, where he captained the team, and in the round of 16 penalty shootout loss to Colombia.