Gustavo Méndez

Gustavo Emilio Méndez Techera (born 3 February 1971) is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a defender. He played for several clubs, including Nacional (Uruguay), Vicenza Calcio (Italy) and Torino FC (Italy). Whilst at Vicenza he won the 1996–97 Coppa Italia.[1] For the Uruguay national football team Méndez was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

For the Uruguayan football referee, see Gustavo Méndez (referee).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Méndez and the second or maternal family name is Techera.

Gustavo Méndez
Personal information
Full name Gustavo Emilio Méndez Techera
Date of birth (1971-02-03) 3 February 1971
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1995 Nacional 68 (5)
1995–1999 Vicenza 98 (2)
1999–2001 Torino 30 (1)
2002–2005 Nacional 62 (5)
Total 258 (13)
International career
1993–2002 Uruguay 45 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Uruguay
Copa América
Winner1995 Uruguay
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours
Vicenza[1]

References
  1. "1996/97 Coppa Italia". gazzetta.it. Retrieved 11 November 2013.



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