Frédéric Mendy (born 18 September 1988) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Évreux. Born in France, Mendy represents the Guinea-Bissau national team.[1]
![]() Mendy playing for BG Pathum United in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1988-09-18) 18 September 1988 (age 34) | ||
Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Évreux FC 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
Rezé | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009 | Évreux | 1 | (0) |
2010 | Étoile | 32 | (21) |
2011–2013 | Home United | 55 | (41) |
2013–2016 | Estoril | 16 | (3) |
2013–2014 | → Moreirense (loan) | 19 | (4) |
2014–2015 | → União Madeira (loan) | 44 | (20) |
2016 | Ulsan Hyundai | 18 | (6) |
2017 | Jeju United | 34 | (7) |
2018 | BG Pathum United | 14 | (4) |
2018–2022 | Vitória Setúbal | 74 | (15) |
2022– | Évreux | 7 | (2) |
National team‡ | |||
2016– | Guinea-Bissau | 16 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:03, 5 November 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 March 2021 |
Mendy began his career with French non-league club FC Rezé and for CFA 2 club Évreux FC before signing to Étoile FC who had registered to participate in the Singapore S.League, one of the few leagues that allows foreign teams to participate.[2] As of Round 23 he has scored 15 goals, the S.League's highest goalscorer. He scored one goal in the 2010 Singapore League Cup against Geylang United[3] as Étoile went on to win the cup.[4] He scored a brace against Cambodian Club Phnom Penh Crown in the 2010 Singapore Cup in which Étoile won 2–1 and progressed through to the Quarter Finals.
Mendy in his first season for Étoile, would go on to score 21 goals in 32 appearances, receiving the Golden Boot for the 2010 season. Étoile would also be crowned champions.[5] Mendy joined Home United at the start of the 2011 S-League season. He scored his first goal for Home United in the fourth minute of a 2–1 against Albirex Niigata(S).
His fifth goal for the club came on April Fools' Day when he struck an 81st-minute equaliser against Tampines Rovers. It ended 1–1 and helping Home United remain unbeaten in the S-League after 25 games.[6]
In 2013, Mendy, who speaks some Portuguese, moved from Singapore to Portugal for the first time in his career.
He moved to Korea to sign for K League 1 side Ulsan Hyundai in 2016.
Mendy signed for Korean side Jeju United for the 2017 K League 1 season from rivals Ulsan Hyundai.[7] He scored his first goal for the club in the AFC Champions League in a 3–3 thriller against Australian side Adelaide United.[8]
Mendy was born in Évreux, France[citation needed] and is of Mandjack (Guinea Bissau) descent. He was called up the Guinea-Bissau national team, and made his debut in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification win over Zambia wherein he scored his debut goal.[9]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 4 June 2016 | Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | ![]() | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
2 | 8 September 2018 | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo, Mozambique | ![]() | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
3 | 10 October 2018 | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola, Zambia | ![]() | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
4 | 23 March 2019 | Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | ![]() | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
5 | 30 March 2021 | Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | ![]() | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
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