Óscar Alcides Mena

Oscar Mena

Personal information
Full name	Oscar Alcides Mena Fernández
Date of birth	November 30, 1970 (1970-11-30) (age 40)
Place of birth	Luján, Argentina
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1991–1992	Club Luján
1992–1994	Defensores
1994–1996	Platense	42	(7)
1996–1997	Lanús	32	(4)
1997–1998	Mallorca	35	(7)
1998–2001	Atlético Madrid	54	(3)
2001	Xerez	2	(1)
2002	Racing Santander	19	(1)
2003	Toledo
2003–2004	Olimpo	29	(4)
2004	Las Palmas
2004–2005	Ciempozuelos
Teams managed
2005–2006	Atlético C (assistant)
2009–2010	Antequera
2010–	Jumilla
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Mena and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.

Oscar Alcides Mena Fernández, nicknamed El Mencho (born November 30, 1970 in Luján, Buenos Aires), is a retired Argentine footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Football career

Mena started his career playing for Club Luján, and then Club Defensores de Cambaceres, both in the third division. In 1994, he made his debuts in the top flight with Club Atlético Platense, moving to Club Atlético Lanús for a further season.

In 1997–98, both Mena and goalkeeper Carlos Roa were bought by Spain's RCD Mallorca. Eminently a defensive-minded player, the former scored seven La Liga goals during the campaign, helping the Balearic Islands outfit finish fifth straight from the second division, as well as to a runner-up finish in the domestic cup.

Subsequently, Mena signed with Atlético de Madrid, where he faced stiff competition for a starting job, also suffering from injuries. He would resume his career in Spain in its second, third and fourth divisions, with a quick return to Argentina, with Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, in between.

Mena retired from the game in February 2005, making a return to Atlético Madrid later on, appearing for its indoor soccer side. Subsequently, he began his coaching career, first with the Colchoneros' youth sides, then acting as assistant to the C team.

External links

• Argentine League statistics (Spanish)
• BDFutbol profile
• BDFA profile (Spanish)

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Name	Mena, Oscar Alcides
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Date of birth	November 30, 1970
Place of birth	Luján, Argentina
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