Gleiker Mendoza is a Shakhtar player!
Friday, May 22, 2026
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Venezuela national team player to join the Miners on a five-year deal
Midfielder Gleiker Mendoza has moved to Shakhtar from Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih. The clubs have reached an agreement. The player’s contract with the Orange-and-Blacks runs until June 30, 2031.
Mendoza is a product of Venezuelan club Angostura from Ciudad Bolívar, where he began his senior career in 2023 (26 apps, 1 goal, 3 assists). In 2024, he played on loan for Deportivo Táchira (30 apps, 4 goals, 4 assists). He is a Venezuelan champion (2024). In February 2025, Gleiker Mendoza joined Kryvbas, where he made 33 appearances over one and a half seasons (12 goals, 12 assists). He made his debut for Venezuela on January 18, 2025 and has since earned 7 caps.
Profile
Gleiker Teodoro Mendoza Barrios
Born on December 8, 2001 in Santa Bárbara del Zulia (Venezuela)
Height: 185 cm
Position: attacking midfielder
Career: Angostura (Venezuela, 2023), Deportivo Táchira (Venezuela, 2024), Kryvbas (2025–2026)
Mendoza is a product of Venezuelan club Angostura from Ciudad Bolívar, where he began his senior career in 2023 (26 apps, 1 goal, 3 assists). In 2024, he played on loan for Deportivo Táchira (30 apps, 4 goals, 4 assists). He is a Venezuelan champion (2024). In February 2025, Gleiker Mendoza joined Kryvbas, where he made 33 appearances over one and a half seasons (12 goals, 12 assists). He made his debut for Venezuela on January 18, 2025 and has since earned 7 caps.
Profile
Gleiker Teodoro Mendoza Barrios
Born on December 8, 2001 in Santa Bárbara del Zulia (Venezuela)
Height: 185 cm
Position: attacking midfielder
Career: Angostura (Venezuela, 2023), Deportivo Táchira (Venezuela, 2024), Kryvbas (2025–2026)