Jesús Meza
Venezuelan footballer (born 1986)
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Jesús Manuel "Chiki" Meza Moreno (born 6 January 1986) is a Venezuelan footballer. He plays as an attacking midfielder.
![](#/media/File:Jesús_"Chiqui"_Meza_(8740457278).jpg) Meza playing for Caracas in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jesús Manuel Meza Moreno | ||
| Date of birth | 6 January 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Mérida, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Estudiantes | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | Estudiantes | ||
| 2006 | Monagas | ||
| 2006–2008 | Estudiantes | 26 | (1) |
| 2008 | Al-Ittihad | 0 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Zamora | 74 | (15) |
| 2011 | Atlas | 4 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Caracas | 42 | (7) |
| 2013–2014 | Al-Arabi | 10 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | Al-Shaab | 11 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Olympiacos Volos | 11 | (0) |
| 2015 | Honvéd Budapest | 4 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Aragua | 33 | (2) |
| 2016[1] | Mineros de Guayana | 10 | (0) |
| 2017 | Barcelona Atlético | ? | (?) |
| 2018 | Cibao | 2 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Estudiantes | 68 | (1) |
| 2021 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 28 | (4) |
| 2022 | Estudiantes | 14 | (1) |
| 2023 | Rayo Zuliano | 20 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2011 | Venezuela | 6 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 May 2018 | |||
Club career
Born in Mérida, he grew up in a small neighborhood of the town. Since a boy, he showed interest in common sports like Basketball and Baseball, but his major interest was directed to Football- as his father was a great lover of that sport and influenced him to practice it. Meza started playing professionally at Estudiantes de Mérida, making his debut in the top level Venezuelan league at age 16.[2]
After a few team changes in Venezuela, in summer 2008, he signed with Al-Ittihad Aleppo, although he never managed to play because the Syrian team had full quota for foreign players. In half season, Meza returned to Venezuela to sign for Zamora FC.[2]
With the squad he won the 2011 Torneo Clausura, but Zamora failed to complete the national title against Deportivo Táchira. At the end of the season, he was transferred to Mexican side Club Atlas.[3][4] He made his debut on 7 August 2011, in a 0–0 draw against Toluca.
However, Meza did not managed to make himself a spot in the Mexican squad, and on 26 December 2011, the team agreed a free transfer to Venezuelan giants Caracas FC. He signed a contract that will run until 2013.[5] On 18 March 2012, he scored a goal described as "maradonian", in a league match against Aragua FC.[6]
Meza signed on 6 June 2013 with Qatari side Al-Arabi SC.[7]
International career
He made his debut in 2007 in a friendly match against Cuba. In 2011, he was called again to play two matches in preparation for the 2011 Copa América, making the final cut in the squad.[8]
Club statistics
- Accurate as of 11 January 2014. Data prior to 2006–07 season need to be confirmed.
| Club | Season | League1 | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Estudiantes | 2006–07 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2007–08 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 26 | 1 | 26 | 1 | |||||
| Al-Ittihad | 2008–09 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zamora | 2008–09 | 15 | 3 | — | 15 | 3 | |||
| 2009–10 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 4 | |||
| 2010–11 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 38 | 10 | ||
| Total | 74 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 84 | 17 | |
| Atlas | 2011–12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Caracas | 2011–12 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| 2012–13 | 27 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 5 | |
| Total | 42 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 8 | |
| Al-Arabi | 2013–14 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| Career totals | 156 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 175 | 30 | |
- 1Includes two matches of the championship final in 2010–11 season.