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Javier Méndez

b. 1982

Uruguayan association football player

Association football player Association football coach
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About Javier Méndez

Born 1982. Javier Méndez is an Uruguayan association football player and association football coach.

Heber Javier Méndez Leiva (born 6 November 1982) is a Uruguayan professional football coach and a former player who played as a defender or midfielder.

Career Méndez started his career with Progreso, featuring for the club for five years from 2003 in both the Segunda División and Primera División; with the team winning promotion in 2005–06. Moves to top-flight Central Español and second tier El Tanque Sisley followed, along with twenty-five appearances and two goals. After being an unused substitute for matches with Portuguesa and São Caetano, Méndez made his debut against ASA on 13 November. He was sent off three times across twenty matches with Cerro Largo, which matched his goal tally for them.

Career statistics

2011

2018

2019

Honours Progreso Segunda División: 2005–06

El Tanque Sisley Segunda División: 2009–10

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1982, Montevideo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Uruguay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Javier Méndez?

Uruguayan association football player

When was Javier Méndez born?

Javier Méndez was born on 6 November 1982 in Montevideo.

What is Javier Méndez's occupation?

Javier Méndez is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Javier Méndez?

Javier Méndez is Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Javier Méndez

· Wikidata: Q17123790

· DBpedia: Javier Méndez (footballer, born 1982)

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