Modesto Méndez Amador (born 6 January 1998) is a

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n footballer who plays as a defender for

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, and the Cuba national team.

Career

Inter Miami CF II

After joining the club in early 2020, Méndez made his debut for the club on 18 July 2020, tallying 63 minutes before being replaced by Ian Fray in a 2–0 defeat to Greenville Triumph. On 12 July 2021, Méndez joined

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side

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on a short-term loan deal.

International career

Méndez debuted for the Cuba national team in a 1–0

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on 8 June 2021.

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* 1998 births Living people People from Pinar del Río Cuban footballers Cuba international footballers Inter Miami CF II players USL League One players Association football defenders Cuban expatriate footballers Cuban expatriate sportspeople in the United States Expatriate soccer players in the United States FC Pinar del Río players Charleston Battery players USL Championship players MLS Next Pro players {{Cuba-footy-bio-stub