Alan Mendoza facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan Omar Mendoza López | ||
| Date of birth | 28 September 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Tocumbo, Michoacán, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.71 metres (5 feet 7 inches) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Tepatitlán | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2012 | UNAM | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2013 | Pumas Morelos | 7 | (3) |
| 2013–2021 | UNAM | 67 | (5) |
| 2015–2016 | → Venados (loan) | 26 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Necaxa (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Sinaloa (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2020 | → Celaya (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Juárez (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2023 | Durango | 17 | (3) |
| 2023– | Tepatitlán | 0 | (0) |
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Alan Omar Mendoza López is a Mexican professional footballer. He was born on September 28, 1993, in Tocumbo, Michoacán. Alan plays as a defender, which means his main job on the field is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He currently plays for Tepatitlán.
Playing Career
Youth Training
Alan Mendoza started his football journey in 2009. He joined the youth academy of a famous Mexican club called Pumas. A youth academy is like a special school where young, talented players learn and train to become professional footballers. Alan worked hard and successfully played for the Pumas' Under-17 and Under-20 teams. This training helped him get ready to join the club's main professional team.
Professional Debut
Alan Mendoza made his first professional appearance on July 25, 2012. This is called a "professional debut." He played in a match against a team named Atlético San Luis. After his debut, Alan continued to play for Pumas and also spent time on loan at other clubs. Being "on loan" means a player temporarily plays for another team before returning to their main club.
Playing for Different Clubs
Throughout his career, Alan has played for several teams. After his time with Pumas, he played for clubs like Venados, Necaxa, Dorados de Sinaloa, Celaya, and Juárez. Each of these experiences helped him grow as a player. In 2023, he joined Durango and later moved to Tepatitlán.
See also
In Spanish: Alan Mendoza para niños
