Víctor Méndez

Víctor Felipe Méndez Obando (born 23 September 1999) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Colo-Colo and the Chile national team.

Club career On 28 July 2022, Méndez signed a three-year contract with Russian Premier League club CSKA Moscow.

On 12 April 2024, Méndez extended his contract with CSKA to June 2026.

On 12 September 2024, Méndez moved on loan to Krylia Sovetov Samara, joining his national team and former Unión Española teammate Thomas Galdames at the club. In January 2025, Méndez went AWOL, failing to show up on time for Krylia's training camp.

On 22 January 2025, Colo-Colo announced the transfer of Méndez. CSKA communications director commented on the same day that the announcement is premature as the transfer contract is being discussed, but is not yet finalized and signed. On 27 January 2025, Krylia Sovetov formally announced the termination of the loan contract with CSKA. CSKA confirmed the transfer to Colo-Colo on 29 January 2025.

International career At under-20 level, Méndez represented Chile in both the 2018 South American Games, winning the gold medal, and the 2019 South American Championship

Méndez made his debut for the Chile national team on 9 December 2021 in a 2–2 draw against Mexico.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours CSKA Moscow Russian Cup: 2022–23

Chile U20 South American Games Gold medal: 2018