Édison Méndez

Édison Vicente Méndez Méndez is a retired Ecuadorian football attacking midfielder. Méndez is a former Ecuador International and is the second-most capped player for his country. He scored five goals in the qualifying stage for the FIFA World Cup, including a dazzling double from long range against Paraguay in 2005, helping Ecuador to a 5-2 win in Quito. With his goals, he helped Ecuador qualify to the Germany 06 edition. Méndez again played throughout his team's historic campaign in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, which culminated in a 1-0 defeat to England in the round of sixteen. He was credited with two assists throughout the whole tournament.