Karol Jaziel Velázquez Mendoza (born 20 May 2005) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga de Expansión MX club Cruz Azul Hidalgo.
Youth career Mendoza began his career in 2019 with the third-division team of Mineros de Zacatecas leaving the club in 2020. In June 2021, he was recruited by Cruz Azul's youth academy, where he progressed through the U-17, U-18, and U-23 teams.
Club career Mendoza made his senior debut for Cruz Azul on 11 February 2025 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Haitian side Real Hope FA. He was part of the squad that went on to win the tournament. On 16 August 2025, Mendoza made his Liga MX debut, starting in a match against Santos Laguna.
International career In 2025, Mendoza was called up by coach Eduardo Arce to represent Mexico at the Maurice Revello Tournament and was subsequently selected for the squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCruz Azul2024–25Liga MX——10—102025–2620—10—30Total20—20—40Cruz Azul Hidalgo2026–27Liga de Expansión MX30———30Career total5000200070
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team, year and competitionTeamYearCompetitiveFriendlyTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals Mexico U202025 41—41Total410041Career total410041
Honours Cruz Azul Liga MX: Clausura 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup: 2025
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