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      • Eli Mendes (born 21 February 1952), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder and forward.


      Career


      Midfielder and forward, Eli Mendes started his career at Usipa de Ipatinga. He also played for América Mineiro and in 1974, arrived at Cruzeiro, where he made 143 appearances and scored 17 goals. He became Eli Mendes since there was another Eli at Cruzeiro (Eli Carlos, Paulo Silas elder brother), and he was part of the winning squad of the 1976 Copa Libertadores. He also had a long spell at Volta Redonda FC from 1981 to 1984, playing in 90 matches and scoring 18 goals.


      Honours


      América Mineiro
      Campeonato Mineiro: 1971
      Cruzeiro
      Copa Libertadores: 1976
      Campeonato Mineiro: 1974, 1975, 1977


      References




      External links


      Eli Mendes at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
      ELI MENDES UMA HISTÓRIA DE VIDA FILHO DE CORINTO on YouTube

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