Diego Méndez

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Diego Méndez Molero (born 29 August 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano.

Diego Méndez
Personal information
Full name Diego Méndez Molero
Date of birth (2003-08-29) 29 August 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Móstoles, Spain
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Rayo Vallecano
Number 29
Youth career
Rayo Vallecano
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Rayo Vallecano B 60 (9)
2022– Rayo Vallecano 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2024

Career

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A youth product of Rayo Vallecano, he began his senior career with their reserves in 2021 before signing a professional contract in the summer of 2022.[1] He made his professional debut with the senior Rayo Vallecano team in a 3–1 Copa del Rey win over CFJ Mollerussa on 13 November 2022, scoring his side's second goal in the 51st minute.[2] He was promoted to their senior team in December 2022.[3]

Méndez made his La Liga debut on 29 December 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Sergio Camello in a 2–2 away draw against Girona FC.[4] On 29 August 2024, despite being rarely used, he extended his link with Rayo.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Agudo, José Antonio (28 July 2022). "Diego Méndez y Pablo Muñoz sorprenden a Iraola en la pretemporada" [Diego Méndez and Pablo Muñoz impress Iraola in the pre-season] (in Spanish). Unión Rayo.
  2. ^ "Diego Méndez: "Aún no me creo que haya podido debutar con el Rayo"" [Diego Méndez: "I still cannot believe that I could have debuted with Rayo"]. Telemadrid (in Spanish). 15 November 2022.
  3. ^ Agudo, José Antonio (27 December 2022). "Diego Méndez, alternativa en Girona a las bajas de Catena y Óscar Valentín" [Diego Méndez, an alternative in Girona amidst the absences of Catena and Óscar Valentín] (in Spanish). Unión Rayo.
  4. ^ "Diego Méndez: "Pude cumplir el sueño de todo niño con el debut en LaLiga"" [Diego Méndez: "I could fulfill the dream of every kid with the LaLiga debut"] (in Spanish). Unión Rayo. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Diego Méndez renueva con el Rayo Vallecano" [Diego Méndez renews with Rayo Vallecano] (in Spanish). Rayo Vallecano. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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