Having spent almost five years in South Africa, former Mamelodi Sundowns forward José Ali Meza appears to have found greener pastures. Here's a look!
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Ali Meza was first introduced to South African audiences in July 2018 when he joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Oriente Petrolero in Bolivia.
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According to Transfermarkt, the Venezuelan forward cost Sundowns €785,000 (approximately R15 million). He went on to spend two years at Chloorkop before moving to Maritzburg United, now known as Durban City.
He spent two seasons with Maritzburg across two separate stints before departing South Africa entirely in July 2023.
Since then, he returned to his homeland of Venezuela and signed with Portuguesa FC.
After six months, he transferred to his current club, Deportivo La Guaira.
At La Guaira, Meza has already tasted silverware, winning the 2024 Copa Venezuela.
So far, he has registered nine goals and two assists in 31 appearances for the club.
Off the pitch, Meza appears to be enjoying a fulfilling personal life. He is often seen on family outings with his wife and two children.
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