Jesús Meza

Jesús Meza
Personal information
Full name Jesús Manuel Meza Moreno
Date of birth January 6, 1986 (1986-01-06) (age 26)
Place of birth Mérida, Venezuela
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current club Caracas
Number 7
Youth career
Estudiantes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2004–2006 Estudiantes
2006 Monagas
2006–2008 Estudiantes 26 (1)
2008 Al-Ittihad 0 (0)
2008–2011 Zamora 72 (15)
2011 Atlas 4 (0)
2012– Caracas 0 (0)
National team‡
2007– Venezuela 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 September 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 9 July 2011

Jesús Manuel "Chiki" Meza Moreno (born 6 January 1986) is a Venezuelan footballer. He currently plays for Caracas FC, as an attacking midfielder.

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Club career

Born in Mérida, he grew up in a small neighborhood of the town. Since a boy he showed interest in common sports like Basketball and Baseball, but his major interest was directed to Football, as his father was a great lover of that sport and influenced him to practice it. Meza started playing professionally at Estudiantes de Mérida, making his debut in the top level Venezuelan league at age 16.[1]

After a few team changes in Venezuela, on summer 2008 he signed with Al-Ittihad Aleppo, although he never managed to play because the Syrian team had full quota for foreign players. In half season, Meza returned to Venezuela to sign for Zamora FC.[1]

With the squad he won the 2011 Torneo Clausura, but Zamora failed to complete the national title against Deportivo Táchira. At the end of the season, he was transferred to Mexican side Club Atlas.[2][3] He made his debut on 7 August 2011, in a 0–0 draw against Toluca.

However, Meza didn't managed to make himself a spot in the Mexican squad, and on 26 December 2011 the team agreed a free transfer to Venezuelan giants Caracas FC. He signed a contract that will run until 2013.[4]

Club statistics

Accurate as of 24 September 2011. Data prior to 2006–07 season need to be confirmed.
Club Season League1 Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Estudiantes 2006–07 1 0 1 0
2007–08 25 1 25 1
Total 26 1 26 1
Al-Ittihad 2008–09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zamora 2008–09 15 3 — 15 3
2009–10 29 4 2 0 31 4
2010–11 30 8 8 2 — 38 10
Total 74 15 8 2 2 0 84 17
Atlas 2011–12 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Caracas 2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals 104 16 8 2 2 0 114 18
1Includes two matches of the championship final in 2010–11 season.

International career

He made his debut on 2007 in a friendy match against Cuba. On 2011, he was called again to play two matches in preparation for the 2011 Copa América, making the final cut in the squad.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Meza: Un pequeño crack puertas adentro (Meza: Inside of a small great player); liderendeportes.com, 27 May 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2011. (Spanish)
  2. ^ Jesús "Chiqui" Meza pactó con el Atlas de México (Jesús "Chiqui" Meza agreed with Mexican side Atlas) eluniversal.com.ve, June 23, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2011. (Spanish)
  3. ^ Meza llegó a Guadalajara (Meza arrived to Guadalajara) atlas.com.mx, June 23, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2011. (Spanish)
  4. ^ Meza se vestirá de "Rojo" en el Clausura (Meza will dress "red" on the Clausura Tournament) meridiano.com.ve, 26 December 2011.(Spanish)
  5. ^ Venezuela squad Copa América 2011 ca2011.com, retrieved July 13, 2011.

External links

Venezuela squad – 2011 Copa América Fourth Place
Caracas Fútbol Club – current squad