Norberto Méndez (footballer)
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Norberto Doroteo Méndez (January 5, 1923 – June 22, 1998), nicknamed Tucho, was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder. Internationally, he played 33 games for the Argentina national team and won 3 Copa América titles. He is most famous for being the all-time top scorer in the history of the tournament with 17 goals.
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Full name | Norberto Doroteo Méndez | ||
Date of birth | (1923-01-05)January 5, 1923 | ||
Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Date of death | June 22, 1998(1998-06-22) (aged 75) | ||
Position(s) | Inside-forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1941–1947 | Huracán | 177 | (67) |
1947–1954 | Racing Club | 128 | (47) |
1954–1956 | Tigre | 46 | (7) |
1956–1958 | Huracán | 38 | (11) |
International career | |||
1945–1956 | Argentina | 31 | (19) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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In domestic football, Méndez's most notable tenures were on Huracán (where he won three National cups) and Racing, winning three Primera División championships.