Nuno Mendez is a Cape Verde Island 🏝 Born in Sintra, Lisbon District of Cape Verdean descent by his parents, he played for the Portuguese and for Ligue 1 club PSG.
While he was at Sporting CP in 2020, he won a double of Primeira Liga and Taça da Liga the following season, while being named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year 2021 and joined PSG on loan, later joining the club permanently for €38 million in June 2022.
2024-25, played 16 matches in the Champions League, scoring 4 goals with 1 assist this season. He played 24 French league matches and scored just one goal with 3 assists and 7 blocked shots in 24 appearances.
🏆 31st May – Nuno Mendes wins UEFA Champions League final at Allianz Arena
🏆 8th July – Nuno Mendes wins the Nations League at Allianz Arena
In the space of a week or so, Nuno Mendes has won 2 trophies in the same stadium. 🇵🇹👏.
This talented young player did wonderfully well on and off the ball, even when facing tough opponents like Messi and others, and his offensive capabilities, speed and technical qualities make him unique for now.
And in addition, Nuno Mendes really shut down Mo Salah, Bukayo Saka and Lamine Yamal in the same season. Not to mention, no other defender scored more goals in the UCL this campaign.
