Javier Mendoza (footballer)


Javier Osvaldo Mendoza is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Huracán.

Career

Mendoza started his career in 2013 with Gimnasia y Esgrima of Primera B Nacional, appearing on the bench five times during 2012–13. His debut came in the Copa Argentina, in a defeat against Excursionistas. His first league appearance came during the 2013–14 Primera División season, after Gimnasia's promotion, in a loss to Racing. Sixty-nine appearances and four goals followed throughout the next four seasons with Gimnasia. Ahead of 2016–17, Mendoza joined fellow top-flight side Atlético Tucumán on loan. On 28 August 2016, Mendoza made his Atlético Tucumán debut against Atlético de Rafaela in a 1–0 win.
A year later, Mendoza joined newly-promoted Chacarita Juniors. He made his debut on 10 September versus Tigre, before scoring his first Chacarita goal on 17 September against his former club Atlético Tucumán. Mendoza terminated his contract with Chacarita on 9 January 2018, prior to signing for Instituto a day later. His 100th career appearance came against Sarmiento on 6 May. Huracán of the Primera División signed Mendoza in January 2019.

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