Javier Méndez (footballer, born 1982)

Heber Javier Méndez Leiva (born 6 November 1982) is a Uruguayan professional football coach and a former player who played as a defender or midfielder.

[2] Moves to top-flight Central Español and second tier El Tanque Sisley followed, along with twenty-five appearances and two goals.

[1][3] After being an unused substitute for matches with Portuguesa and São Caetano, Méndez made his debut against ASA on 13 November.

[1] Top tier J. Malucelli, then known as Corinthians Paranaense, signed him five months later, with Méndez making seventeen appearances in the state league as they finished ninth overall.

[1] Despite making just two starts due to injury in 2018, Méndez signed a new contract with Progreso in December.