Diego Mendieta facts for kids
Mendieta during his playing days
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Diego Antonio Mendieta Romero | ||
| Date of birth | 13 June 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Date of death | 3 December 2012 (aged 32) | ||
| Place of death | Surakarta, Indonesia | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | |||
| 2009–2010 | Persitara North Jakarta | 14 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Persis Solo | (8) | |
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Diego Mendieta (born June 13, 1980 – died December 3, 2012) was a professional footballer from Paraguay. He played as a forward, which means he was an attacking player who tried to score goals.
Diego Mendieta's death in 2012 caused great sadness and concern around the world. He passed away from a treatable illness. Sadly, his club did not pay for his hospital care. This led to his death.
Who Was Diego Mendieta?
Diego Mendieta was born in Asunción, Paraguay. He loved football from a young age. He grew up to become a professional player. He was known for his skills as a forward.
His Football Journey
Diego played for several football clubs during his career. He played for Johor Darul Ta'zim. This team is located in Malaysia.
Later, he moved to Indonesia. There, he played for Persitara North Jakarta. He also played for Persis Solo. He scored 8 goals for Persis Solo.
A Sad Ending
Diego Mendieta died on December 3, 2012. He was only 32 years old. He passed away in Surakarta, Indonesia.
He had an illness that could have been cured. But his club did not pay his hospital bills. This meant he could not get the treatment he needed.
The Impact of His Death
The club also owed Diego money. They owed him about US$12,500 in unpaid salaries. Because of this, he could not afford to travel back home to Paraguay.
His death brought attention to problems in football. A big group that helps football players is called FIFPro. They represent professional players worldwide. FIFPro said his death was a "disgrace for football." It showed how important it is for players to be paid fairly. It also showed that they need proper care.
