Diego Méndez
Spanish footballer
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Diego Méndez Molero (born 29 August 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Diego Méndez Molero | ||
| Date of birth | 29 August 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Móstoles, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rayo Vallecano | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Rayo Vallecano B | 60 | (9) |
| 2022–2026 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Eldense (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 June 2025 | |||
Career
A youth product of Rayo Vallecano, he began his senior career with their reserves in 2021 before signing a professional contract in the summer of 2022.[1] He made his professional debut with the senior Rayo Vallecano team in a 3–1 Copa del Rey win over CFJ Mollerussa on 13 November 2022, scoring his side's second goal in the 51st minute.[2] He was promoted to their senior team in December 2022.[3]
Méndez made his La Liga debut on 29 December 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Sergio Camello in a 2–2 away draw against Girona FC.[4] In January 2024, he suffered a knee injury which sidelined him for the remainder of the season.[5]
On 29 August 2024, Méndez extended his link with Rayo until 2028.[6] The following 11 January, he was loaned to Segunda División side CD Eldense until June.[7]
Upon returning, Méndez suffered another knee injury in September 2025,[8] and spent the entire campaign sidelined before being released in July 2026.[9]