Ferland Mendy

Ferland Sinna Mendy (born 8 June 1995) is a French professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Real Madrid and the France national team.

Mendy began his senior career with Le Havre before joining Lyon in 2017. He signed for Real Madrid in 2019, where he became a regular left-back and won multiple domestic and European honours, including La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.

Mendy made his senior debut for France in 2018 and later represented the country at major international competitions, including the UEFA Euro 2024.

Early life Mendy was born in Meulan-en-Yvelines, He is of Senegalese and Bissau-Guinean descent. He acquired French nationality on 16 January 2007.

Club career Early career During the 2016–17 Ligue 2 season, Mendy made 35 appearances for Le Havre.

Lyon Mendy signed for Ligue 1 club Lyon on 29 June 2017 on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Le Havre was reported as €5 million plus a possible €1 million in bonuses.

Real Madrid On 12 June 2019, Mendy signed for La Liga club Real Madrid on a six-year contract for an initial fee of €48 million, potentially rising to €53 million with add-ons. He made his debut on 1 September 2019, starting in a 2–2 draw at Villarreal. His first goal came on 13 July 2020, in a 2–1 victory over Granada. During the league season he appeared in 25 matches, as Real Madrid won the 2019–20 La Liga.

On 24 February 2021, he scored his first Champions League goal in a 1–0 away win over Atalanta in the 2020–21 season round of 16. In the 2021–22 Champions League semi-final second leg, he made a goal-line clearance to prevent Manchester City's Jack Grealish from scoring in the 87th minute and keep the score at 0–1. However, Real Madrid managed to turn the tie by late goals and extra-time to win 3–1 (6–5 on aggregate) and reach the final.

International career In November 2018, Mendy was called up for the France national team for the first time after the injury-enforced withdrawal of Benjamin Mendy for the matches against Netherlands and Uruguay. He made his debut against the latter playing all 90 minutes of a 1–0 home win.

On 16 May 2024, Mendy was selected for France to participate in the UEFA Euro 2024. He did not play any matches.

Personal life Mendy is a cousin of goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and the Senegal national team.

At the age of 15, Mendy spent time in a wheelchair after hip surgery and was told he might never play football again. Mendy is a Muslim.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2013–14 Ligue 2

2015–16 La Liga

2023–24

Honours Real Madrid La Liga: 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24 Copa del Rey: 2022–23 Supercopa de España: 2020, 2022, 2024 UEFA Champions League: 2021–22, 2023–24 UEFA Super Cup: 2022, 2024

Individual UNFP Ligue 2 Team of the Year: 2016–17 UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2018–19