World Cup South Africa 2010
History - Groups - Players - Venues
Favorite Players by Country (Germany 2006)
Group A - Ecuador:
Edison Mendez
Place of Birth: Ibarra, Ecuador
Date of Birth: March 16th, 1979
Position: Midfielder
Clubs: Deportivo Quito
Edison Vicente Méndez Méndez is an Ecuadorian football midfielder who currently plays for Liga Deportiva Universitaria (Quito) and the Ecuadorian national team.
Méndez began his career with El Nacional de Quito of his native Ecuador. He came to Mexico for the 2004 Clausura, joining Irapuato and immediately becoming an important player for the club, starting 16 games and scoring five goals during the Clausura.
He returned to his native country for the Ecuadorian Apertura season 2005. With Liga Deportiva Universitaria (Quito) and he won the tournament
Mendez was one of the stars of the effort and should add a touch of youth to the side at the World Cup finals. Méndez is a quite versatile performer who can slot into a defensive role if required.
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