Club Career

Mendez's career would start out in the United States as he joined the youth set up of the Los Angeles Galaxy. He would make his professional debut in Aug. 2017 with LA Galaxy II in the 1-0 victory over Orange County SC in the second division USL Championship.

In Oct. 2018, it was announced the Mendez would head to Germany to continue his development SC Freiburg. After a short stint with the team, he made the move across the border to the Netherlands where he signed a contract with Ajax. He would then be assigned to their reserve team that plays in the Eerste Divisie.

International Career

Though still eligible to play for Mexico, Mendez has so far represented the United States, his birth country, at various youth levels.