Reinildo Mandava

Reinildo Isnard Mandava (born 21 January 1994), also known mononymously as Reinildo, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Sunderland.

Club career

Born in Beira, Reinildo began his football career with Ferroviário da Beira and GD Maputo. In December 2015, he signed for Portuguese club Benfica and was assigned to their reserve team. In June 2017, he was loaned out to Sporting da Covilhã in LigaPro for one season.

In 2018 he moved to Belenenses SAD, and in January 2019 he moved to French club Lille on loan with a €3 million option to purchase the player at the end of the season. On 31 May 2019, it was confirmed that Lille had completed the permanent purchase of Reinildo.

On 31 January 2022, Spanish club Atlético Madrid announced the transfer of Reinildo on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He left the club on 30 June 2025, following the expiry of his contract.

On 8 July 2025, English club Sunderland announced the signing of Reinildo on a two-year contract. He made his Sunderland debut in the club's opening game of the 2025–26 Premier League season, a 3–0 win over West Ham, becoming the first Mozambican to play in the Premier League.

International career He made his debut for the Mozambique national team on 22 December 2013 in a friendly match against Swaziland, which ended in a 1–1 draw.

In December 2025, he was named in the list of 25 Mozambican players selected by Chiquinho Conde to take part in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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

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Fafe (loan) 2016–17

Honours Lille Ligue 1: 2020–21 Trophée des Champions: 2021

Mozambique COSAFA Cup runner-up: 2015

Individual UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2020–21