Mendes (footballer, born 1912)

Joaquim Mendes da Costa (25 January 1912 – ?), simply known as Mendes, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Starting his career at SE Sanjoanense, Mendes also played for Sarkis and Amparo AC before turning professional in 1932 at AA São Bento. With the end of the team, he defended Santos FC in 1934 and Palestra Itália in 1935. In 1936 he was part of Fluminense's state champion squad, and in 1937 he returned to São Paulo to play for CA Estudante Paulista. In 1938, with the club's incorporation into São Paulo FC, he joined the team and made 94 appearances scoring 24 goals. He played for the São Paulo state team and Juventus and Ponte Preta before retiring.

Honours

 * Fluminense
 * Campeonato Carioca: 1936 (LCF)


 * São Paulo
 * Torneio Início: 1940