Bruno Méndez (footballer)

Bruno Méndez Cittadini (born 10 September 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for Liga MX club Toluca and the Uruguay national team.

Montevideo Wanderers
Méndez developed through the academy of Montevideo Wanderers and made his professional debut on 19 November 2017 against Rampla Juniors in a 1–0 home win. He scored his debut professional goal on 21 October 2018 against River Plate Montevideo in a 5–0 away win.

Corinthians
In February 2019, he signed a four-year contract with Brazilian Série A club Corinthians.

Internacional (loan)
On 1 July 2021, Corinthians sent Méndez on a one-year loan to fellow Série A club Internacional.

Granada
On 26 December 2023, La Liga side Granada announced that Méndez would join the club on 1 January 2024.

Toluca
On 9 July 2024, Méndez joined Liga MX club Toluca.

Youth
Méndez is a former Uruguay youth international and has represented his nation at different age levels. He was also the captain of Uruguay team at the 2019 South American U-20 Championship, 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2019 Pan American Games.

Senior
Following the injuries of Diego Godín and Marcelo Saracchi, Méndez received his first call-up to the Uruguay senior team for friendlies against Brazil and France in November 2018. He made his debut in a friendly that was played in London against Brazil on 16 November 2018 and played the full game.

On 21 October 2022, Méndez was named in Uruguay's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Honours
Uruguay U20
 * South American Games silver medal: 2018