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| name= Mario Méndez | name= Mario Méndez
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| fullname = Mario Méndez Olagüe | fullname = Mario Méndez Olagüe
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|6|1}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|6|1}}
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| currentclub = ] | currentclub = ]
| position = Right Back | position = Right Back
| clubnumber = 16 | clubnumber = 16
| years1 = 1998–2004 | years1 = 1998–2004
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| nationalcaps1 = 37 | nationalcaps1 = 37
| nationalgoals1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 1
| pcupdate = 1 October 2012 | pcupdate = 1 October 2012
| ntupdate = 12 June 2011 | ntupdate = 12 June 2011
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'''Mario Méndez Olagüe''' (born June 1, 1979, in ], ]) is a ] ], who specializing as a ] and ] while playing for ]. '''Mario Méndez Olagüe''' (born 1 June 1979, in ], ]) is a ] ], who specializing as a ] and ] while playing for ].


==Career== ==Career==
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Later on Méndez was sent to ] to play for the ]. Unfortunately he did not have much time on the field as he was on the ] ({{Lang-es|Selección de fútbol de México}}) in the ]. Later on Méndez was sent to ] to play for the ]. Unfortunately he did not have much time on the field as he was on the ] ({{Lang-es|Selección de fútbol de México}}) in the ].
Later that year he was transferred to ] on May 29, 2006. He previously played for Tigres arch-rival Rayados of Monterrey, but was playing there only on loan, and was signed with Club Toluca who negotiated the transference with Tigres. Later that year he was transferred to ] on 29 May 2006. He previously played for Tigres arch-rival Rayados of Monterrey, but was playing there only on loan, and was signed with Club Toluca who negotiated the transference with Tigres.


He was called up to the Mexico national team to participate in the ]. He started for Mexico's first two games against ], ] and later, in the Elimination Round of 16 against ]. In the game against Iran he made an assist in the goal of Zihna. Although he has been criticized for his occasional careless plays and team work abilities on the national team, he continues to be one of Mexico's important talented players. He was called up to the Mexico national team to participate in the ]. He started for Mexico's first two games against ], ] and later, in the Elimination Round of 16 against ]. In the game against Iran he made an assist in the goal of Zihna. Although he has been criticized for his occasional careless plays and team work abilities on the national team, he continues to be one of Mexico's important talented players.


During the Winter Transfer period, ], headcoach of the ] ], called on the talents of Mario Méndez for Vélez Sársfield During the Winter Transfer period, ], headcoach of the ] ], called on the talents of Mario Méndez for Vélez Sársfield
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After Lavolpe's resignation as coach Mendez returned to Mexico, joining Club Toluca. After Lavolpe's resignation as coach Mendez returned to Mexico, joining Club Toluca.


During the Hugo Sanchez era, Mendez was not called up for the Mexican team. Méndez returned to the team under the new manager ]. He appeared in the September 2008 friendly match against ] (a 1-0 defeat), coming on as a substitute for ]. During the Hugo Sanchez era, Mendez was not called up for Mexico. Méndez returned to the team under the new manager ]. He appeared in the September 2008 friendly match against ] (a 1-0 defeat), coming on as a substitute for ].
He now plays for ] as of June 12, 2011 after being transferred from Club Toluca. He now plays for ] as of 12 June 2011 after being transferred from Club Toluca.


==Honours== ==Honours==
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Mexican footballer | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Mexican footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 1979-06-01 | DATE OF BIRTH = 1 June 1979
| PLACE OF BIRTH = ], ], ] | PLACE OF BIRTH = ], ], ]
| DATE OF DEATH = | DATE OF DEATH =

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Mario Méndez
Personal information
Full name Mario Méndez Olagüe
Date of birth (1979-06-01) June 1, 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Right Back
Team information
Current team San Luis F.C.
Number 16
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2004 Atlas 195 (11)
2004–2005 Toluca 71 (2)
2006 Monterrey 10 (0)
2006 Tigres UANL 15 (0)
2007–2008 Vélez Sársfield 29 (0)
2008–2012 Toluca 68 (4)
2009–2010 Atlas (Loan) 26 (0)
2011-2012 Irapuato (loan) 25 (0)
2013 San Luis 4 (0)
International career
2000–2008 Mexico 37 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Winner CONCACAF Gold Cup 2003
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 October 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 June 2011

Mario Méndez Olagüe (born 1 June 1979, in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican footballer, who specializing as a defender and midfielder while playing for San Luis.

Career

Mario Méndez started his career with Club Atlas in the year 1998, in the golden age that included many (at the time, promising) players like Rafael Márquez, Daniel Osorno, Juan Pablo Rodriguez and Miguel Zepeda. With Atlas he got a sub-championship in the year of 1999 having been a vital part in the defense. He stayed with this club until 2004. In 2004 Mario Mendéz was bought by Deportivo Toluca F.C., where he was an important player in the squad playing 49 games and scoring one goal.

Later on Méndez was sent to Monterrey to play for the Rayados of Monterrey. Unfortunately he did not have much time on the field as he was on the Mexico national team (Template:Lang-es) in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. Later that year he was transferred to Tigres on 29 May 2006. He previously played for Tigres arch-rival Rayados of Monterrey, but was playing there only on loan, and was signed with Club Toluca who negotiated the transference with Tigres.

He was called up to the Mexico national team to participate in the 2006 World Cup. He started for Mexico's first two games against Iran, Angola and later, in the Elimination Round of 16 against Argentina. In the game against Iran he made an assist in the goal of Zihna. Although he has been criticized for his occasional careless plays and team work abilities on the national team, he continues to be one of Mexico's important talented players.

During the Winter Transfer period, Ricardo Lavolpe, headcoach of the Argentinen Vélez Sársfield, called on the talents of Mario Méndez for Vélez Sársfield

After Lavolpe's resignation as coach Mendez returned to Mexico, joining Club Toluca.

During the Hugo Sanchez era, Mendez was not called up for Mexico. Méndez returned to the team under the new manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. He appeared in the September 2008 friendly match against Chile (a 1-0 defeat), coming on as a substitute for Jaime Correa Córdoba. He now plays for CD Irapuato as of 12 June 2011 after being transferred from Club Toluca.

Honours

Toluca

International goals

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. January 19, 2000 Estadio Tecnológico, Monterrey, Mexico  Romania 2–1 3–1 Friendly

External links

Mexico squads
Mexico squad – 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup winners (4th title)
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Mexico squad – 2004 Copa América
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Mexico squad – 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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Mexico squad – 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup fourth place
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Mexico squad – 2006 FIFA World Cup
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