Ángel Mena

Ecuadorian footballer and forward

Ángel Mena - Ecuadorian footballer and forward
Born

January 21st, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ecuador

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Played professional football primarily as a forward. Began career in Ecuador and gained recognition for performances in the Ecuadorian Serie A. Transferred to clubs in Mexico, contributing to the success of teams competing in Liga MX. Also represented the Ecuador national team in various international competitions, showcasing talent on the global stage.

Scored goals for clubs like León

Participated in the Copa América

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