Claim: Gaizka Mendieta is a former professional midfielder from Spain who made a total record of 40 apps and 8 goals from 1999 to 2002.
Evidence: Gaizka Mendieta Zabala (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈgajθka menˈdjeta θaˈβala, Basque: [gais̻ka mendieta s̻aβala; born 27 March 1974) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. 1999–2000 33 2000–01 31