Carlos Meléndez (footballer, born 1957)

Carlos Meléndez Latorre (born 26 January 1957) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. After making over 100 lower-division appearances in his early career, he spent a decade as a squad member with La Liga clubs Athletic Bilbao and RCD Espanyol but was rarely selected, instead becoming known as a dependable backup to the regular starters who missed very few matches; he was easily recognisable in his habitual place on the substitutes' bench due to his large moustache.

Carlos Meléndez
Personal information
Full name Carlos Meléndez Latorre
Date of birth (1957-01-26) 26 January 1957
Place of birth Bilbao, Spain
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Zugazarte
1975–1976 Arenas Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1977 Arenas Club 37 (0)
1977–1978 Basconia 38 (0)
1978–1980 Bilbao Athletic 37 (0)
1979–1986 Athletic Bilbao 6 (0)
1986–1992 Espanyol 12 (0)
Total 130 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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