Eli Mendes

Eli Mendes (born 21 February 1952), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder and forward.

Career
Midfielder and forward, Eli Mendes started his career at Usipa de Ipatinga. He also played for América Mineiro and in 1974, arrived at Cruzeiro, where he made 143 appearances and scored 17 goals. He became Eli Mendes since there was another Eli at Cruzeiro (Eli Carlos, Paulo Silas elder brother), and he was part of the winning squad of the 1976 Copa Libertadores. He also had a long spell at Volta Redonda FC from 1981 to 1984, playing in 90 matches and scoring 18 goals.

Honours

 * América Mineiro
 * Campeonato Mineiro: 1971


 * Cruzeiro
 * Copa Libertadores: 1976
 * Campeonato Mineiro: 1974, 1975, 1977