William Mendieta facts for kids
Mendieta playing for Palmeiras in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | William Gabriel Mendieta Pintos | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.74 m | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Libertad | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Libertad | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2013 | Libertad | 40 | (11) |
| 2011 | → Rubio Ñu (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2012 | → Sol de América (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2013–2016 | Palmeiras | 28 | (4) |
| 2015–2016 | → Olimpia (loan) | 59 | (26) |
| 2017–2021 | Olimpia | 56 | (25) |
| 2020–2021 | → FC Juárez (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2021– | Libertad | 56 | (25) |
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| 2012–2018 | Paraguay | 2 | (0) |
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William Mendieta was born on January 9, 1989. He is a professional football player from Paraguay. He plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger. Currently, he plays for Club Libertad.
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Playing for Clubs
William Mendieta started his football journey in his home country, Paraguay. He played for a few different clubs there.
Early Career in Paraguay
Mendieta began his career at Club Libertad in Asunción. He also played on loan for Club Rubio Ñu and Club Sol de América. These experiences helped him grow as a player.
Moving to Brazil
In 2013, William Mendieta moved to Brazil. He joined a big club called Palmeiras. This was a significant step in his career. The transfer cost around 2 million US dollars.
Return to Paraguay
After his time in Brazil, Mendieta returned to Paraguay. He played for Club Olimpia on loan from Palmeiras. Later, he joined Olimpia permanently. He also had a loan spell with FC Juárez in Mexico. In 2021, he returned to his first club, Club Libertad.
Playing for His Country
William Mendieta has also played for his national team, Paraguay. He made his first appearance for Paraguay in 2012. Playing for your country is a great honor for any footballer.
Awards and Trophies
William Mendieta has won some important titles during his career.
Palmeiras Achievements
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2013
- This is a major football league title in Brazil. Winning it means his team was the best in that league for the 2013 season.
