Modesto Méndez

Modesto Méndez Amador (born 6 January 1998) is a Cuban footballer who plays as a defender for Fort Lauderdale CF in USL League One, and the Cuba national team.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Méndez and the second or maternal family name is Amador.
Modesto Méndez
Personal information
Full name Modesto Méndez Amador
Date of birth (1998-01-06) 6 January 1998
Place of birth Pinar del Río, Cuba
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Fort Lauderdale CF
Number 17
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–2020 Pinar del Río
2020– Fort Lauderdale CF 26 (2)
2021 → Charleston Battery (loan) 1 (0)
National team
2021– Cuba 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 October 2021

Career

Fort Lauderdale CF

After joining the club in early 2020, Méndez made his debut for the club on 18 July 2020, tallying 63 minutes before being replaced by Ian Fray in a 2-0 defeat to Greenville Triumph.[2]

On 12 July 2021, Méndez joined USL Championship side Charleston Battery on a short-term loan deal.[3]

International career

Méndez debuted for the Cuba national team in a 1–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 8 June 2021.[4]

References
  1. "Cuba – M. Méndez – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. "Fort Lauderdale vs. Greenville Triumph – 19 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  3. Staff, Charleston Battery (July 12, 2021). "Battery sign MJ Petry to Academy Contract, Modesto Méndez on Short-Term Loan". Charleston Battery | South Carolina's Premier Pro Soccer Club.
  4. "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qualifiers - North, Central America and Caribbean - Matches - St. Vincent / Grenadines - Cuba - FIFA.com". www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021.
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