Norberto Méndez (footballer)
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Méndez with the Argentina national team in 1947 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Norberto Doroteo Méndez | ||
| Date of birth | January 5, 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | June 22, 1998 (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 | |||
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.
In domestic football, Méndez's most notable tenures were on Huracán (where he won three National cups) and Racing, winning three Primera División championships.