Diego Méndez Molero (born 29 August 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for CD Eldense, on loan from Rayo Vallecano.
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.
[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.
[6] The following 11 January, he was loaned to Segunda División side CD Eldense until June.