Luis Mendoza (footballer, born 1945)

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Luis Mendoza
Personal information
Full name Luis Alfredo Mendoza Benedetto [1]
Date of birth (1945-06-21) 21 June 1945 (age 78)
Position(s) Midfielder
International career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1967–1979 Venezuela 15 (1)

Luis Alfredo Mendoza Benedetto (born 21 June 1945) is a Venezuelan former footballer who played as a midfielder. He made 15 matches for the Venezuela national team from 1967 to 1979. [1] He was also part of Venezuela's squad for the 1967 South American Championship. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Luis Mendoza Benedetto". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. "South American Championship 1967". RSSSF. Retrieved 16 July 2021.