Jesús Mendoza
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| Jesús Mendoza | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | José de Jesús Mendoza | |
| Date of birth | October 1, 1979 | |
| Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Height | 1.78 m | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1997-1999 1999-2000 2000-2003 2003 2003-2005 2005-2006 2006 2007 2008- |
Léon Chivas America Monterrey America San Luis CF Atlante Monarcas Morelia Sounders |
27 (2) 33 (10) 79 (9) 14 (3) 69 (4) 19 (0) 8 (0) 5 (0) |
| National team | ||
| 1998- | Mexico | 11 (1) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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José de Jesús Mendoza (born January 10, 1979 in Mexico City) is a Mexican Football striker.
Mendoza debuted in the Verano 1997 season with León against Cruz Azul. Mendoza did not receive much playing time until the Invierno 1998 season. For the Invierno 1999 season, Mendoza was transferred to Chivas de Guadalajara. Mendoza played two seasons with Chivas in which he made 33 appearances and scored 10 goals. When the Invierno 2000 season came, Mendoza was sold to bitter rival Club America. Mendoza won the first championship in his career in the Verano 2002 season with America. Mendoza was sent to Monterrey before the Clausra 2003 season started. Despite playing infrequently during the Clausura 2003, Mendoza won the second championship of his career, this time with Monterrey. Mendoza was sent back to America for the Apertura 2003 season and has not left since. Mendoza won his third championship during the Clausura 2005 with America. Prior to the Apertura 2005 season, Mendoza was transferred to Club San Luis. He is a terrific soccer player and has shown his talent throughout the years. Despite not making it to the Mexican National team, he has been a great asset to his team.
