Club: Club Deportivo Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba (commonly “Godoy Cruz”)

Country / City: Argentina — Mendoza (Godoy Cruz is a city in Greater Mendoza)

Season & timeframe: Around the 2016/17 period (Argentine 2016/17 season and the 2016 Primera División / league cycles)

• Head coach: Sebastián Méndez (often listed as “Sebastián Méndez” or “El Gallego” Méndez). He was appointed manager of Godoy Cruz in 2016 and led the team during the 2016/17 timeframe.
• Home stadium: Estadio Feliciano Gambarte (also known as “El Gargantini”) — Godoy Cruz’s traditional stadium in Mendoza; for some fixtures the club has also used the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas (a larger provincial stadium) for matches requiring greater capacity or when Gambarte was unavailable.
• Competition(s): Argentine Primera División (the top flight). Around 2016/17, Argentina’s calendar was transitioning formats and cup competitions varied; Godoy Cruz participated in league play and domestic cups as applicable that season.
• Typical kit / colors: White with a distinctive diagonal burgundy (maroon) sash — Godoy Cruz’s traditional home design; away kits vary but commonly incorporate burgundy and white elements.
• Notable squad/players (around 2016/2017):
  • Juan Brunetta — attacking midfielder (emerging young prospect at the club around that time).
  • Tomás Cardona — defender (played for Godoy Cruz before later moves).
  • Diego Buonanotte — attacking midfielder/winger (had multiple spells with Godoy Cruz; was with the club in nearby periods).
  • Other squad members included a mix of domestic Argentine players and occasional foreign signings; exact roster varied by competition and transfer windows.
• Club background & brief history: Founded in 1921, Godoy Cruz is one of Mendoza’s most prominent clubs and has been a regular in Argentina’s top division since achieving promotion in the late 2000s. The club is nicknamed “El Tomba”.
• Style / reputation under Méndez: Sebastián Méndez, a former defender, emphasized organization and defensive solidity while trying to get the best out of young attacking talents; results and style fluctuated with squad changes and the competitive Argentine calendar.

Sources & notes: This summary reflects the club’s situation and personnel around the 2016–2017 timeframe. Exact match lineups, transfers and competition results for that season can be provided if specific fixtures, results, or player details are needed.