Junior Mendieta, who unexpectedly left Mamelodi Sundowns in July 2024, appears to be enjoying his time in the Gulf region under the guidance of a former Premier Soccer League coach.
Mendieta came to South Africa, joining Stellenbosch in 2020. He went on to have a remarkable tenure where in his third season he netted 10 goals and provided nine assists in 31 matches.
His standout performances at the Cape Winelands team allowed him to secure a dream move when he joined the Tshwane Giants in the 2023/24 season from Stellies.
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Nevertheless, the Argentine talent spent merely one season with Masandawana, scoring two goals and contributing three assists in 29 games across all competitions.
After his exit from Downs, the 31-year-old forward joined Greek Super League team FC Volos, but his stint with the club only lasted for six months.
Mendieta left the Greek side for Al-Faisaly FC in the Saudi First Division League, a team coached by former AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin, where he seems to be rediscovering his form.
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His current performance may indicate that South African clubs might have missed a great player by not signing him after he left the reigning Betway Premier League last year.
So far, the right-footed dribbling expert has netted three goals and registered one assist in ten league matches. He netted his recent two goals in Faisaly's vital 2-0 away victory over Al Jandal in a league contest on Tuesday evening.
