Eugenio Mena is a prominent Chilean footballer known for his role as a left-back.
Mena began his professional career with Santiago Wanderers, where he scored his first goal in 2009.
Mena made his debut for the Chile national team in 2010 and scored his first goal in 2012 against Peru.
Биография
Early Life and Development
Eugenio Esteban Mena Reveco, a talented Chilean footballer, began his journey in the sport at a young age, honing his skills in the Santiago Wanderers' academy. He made his senior debut in 2008 in the Chilean Primera División B, where he quickly made a name for himself by scoring his first professional goal against San Marcos de Arica in October 2009.
Club Career
In July 2010, Mena signed with Club Universidad de Chile for a fee of $500,000. Initially struggling to secure a spot in the starting lineup, his fortunes changed with the arrival of coach Jorge Sampaoli in 2011, who transformed him into a key player. Mena contributed to the team's success, helping them win the Copa Sudamericana and the Chilean Primera División in 2011. His career took him to Brazil, where he played for Santos FC from 2013 to 2015, before moving to Cruzeiro. After a stint at Racing Club de Avellaneda, Mena returned to Chile in December 2022, joining Universidad Católica on a two-year contract.
International Career
Mena's international career began with the Chile U-23 team, where he participated in the Toulon Tournament in 2009 and 2010. He made his debut for the senior national team on September 7, 2010, and scored his first goal in a match against Peru in March 2012. Mena was part of the Chilean squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he played in four matches, showcasing his skills on the world stage.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Mena has accumulated numerous honors, including multiple league titles with Universidad de Chile and Racing Club, as well as international accolades such as the Copa América in 2015 and the FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up in 2017. His contributions to football have earned him recognition, including the South American Team of the Year in 2012 and the IFFHS Team of the Copa América in 2021.
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As of As of match played 21 June 2026
International
As of match played on 5 September 2024
Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mena goal.
Mena represented Chile national football team U-23 on 2009 Toulon Tournament that finished first, and 2010 Toulon Tournament that finished fourth. On 7 September 2010, he made his debut with the full squad, in a 1–2 defeat against Ukraine. On 21 March 2012, he scored his first goal for La Roja, in a 3–1 win against Peru. Mena was also one of the 23-men selected by manager Jorge Sampaoli for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He appeared in four matches during the tournament, all as a starter.
Mena finished his formation in Santiago Wanderers' academy, and made his senior debuts in 2008 Chilean Primera División B. He scored his first professional goal on 11 October 2009, against San Marcos de Arica. In July 2010, Mena signed with Club Universidad de Chile, for a $500,000 fee for the half of his rights. In his first season, Mena failed to break into a settled squad, appearing rarely. However, after the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli in 2011, Mena was converted into an important player of the La U squad. At the end of the season, he was a part of the squad which won Copa Sudamericana and Chilean Primera División. On 3 July 2013, Mena signed a one-year loan deal with Brazilian Série A outfit Santos FC, with a buyout clause. He quickly established himself as a starter, and on 5 June of the following year Peixe bought the remaining rights of the player. On 14 January 2015, Mena rescinded his contract Santos, after winning a court case due to unpaid wages. Ten days later he agreed a deal with fellow league team Cruzeiro. On 9 July 2018, he joined Racing Club de Avellaneda. On 9 December 2022, Mena returned to Chile, joining Universidad Católica, on a two-year contract.
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- Santos F.C. (2013–2015)
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- São Paulo FC (2016–)
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- Santiago Wanderers (2008–2010)
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- Club Universidad de Chile (2010–2013)
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- Cruzeiro E.C. (2015–)
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- Chile men's national under-23 association football team (2009–2010)
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- Chile men's national football team (2010–)
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- Granada CF
- National team
- Chile
Наследие
Universidad de Chile
Primera División de Chile: 2011–A, 2011–C, 2012–A Copa Sudamericana: 2011 Copa Chile: 2012–13 Racing
Superliga Argentina: 2018–19 Trofeo de Campeones de la Superliga Argentina: 2019 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional: 2022 Chile
Copa América: 2015 Copa América Centenario: 2016 FIFA Confederations Cup: Runner-up 2017 Individual
Valparaíso UNESCO Medal, World Heritage: 2009 South American team of year: 2012 Chilean league team of year: 2012 Best full back of SIFUP: 2012 IFFHS Team of the Copa América: 2021
Клубы
- Chile men's national football team2010сейчас
- Cruzeiro E.C.2015сейчас
- São Paulo FC2016сейчас
- Granada CFсейчас
- Santiago Wanderers2008–2010
- Chile men's national under-23 association football team2009–2010
- Club Universidad de Chile2010–2013
- Santos F.C.2013–2015
Играл вместе с
- Aarón EscandellGranada CF · 2018–2022
Abde RebbachGranada CF · 2025–2025
Abdoulaye DoucouréGranada CF · 2016
Abdoulwhaid SissokoGranada CF · 2014–2015
Abdul Aziz TettehGranada CF · 2009–2010
Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982
Abel Gómez MorenoGranada CF · 2010–2012- Abel VerônicoSantos F.C.
- Adailton dos SantosSantos F.C. · 1998–1999
- Adalberto EscobarGranada CF · 1973–1974
- Adalberto EscobarGranada CF · 1975–1976
Adalberto PeñarandaGranada CF · 2015–2016
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Eugenio Esteban Mena Reveco is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Chilean Primera División side Club Deportivo Universidad Católica and the Chile national team.
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