Benjamin Mendy

Footballer

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Benjamin Mendy is a French professional footballer born in 1994, known for his role as a left-back.

He was awarded the prestigious title of Knight of the Legion of Honour for his contributions to football.

Mendy practices Islam and has made the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, showcasing his dedication to his faith.

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Biography

Early Life

Benjamin Mendy was born in 1994 in France and has made a significant mark in the world of football as a professional player. He began his football journey at a young age, representing various youth national teams, including the under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19, and under-21 teams of France. His early career saw him join Le Havre AC in 2011, where he signed his first professional contract and made his debut shortly after.

Career

Mendy's career took off when he signed with Olympique de Marseille in 2013. Under the management of Élie Baup, he made his Ligue 1 debut and scored his first goal for the club in 2013. His performances improved significantly under Marcelo Bielsa, leading to a move to AS Monaco in 2016, where he further honed his skills. Mendy's talent caught the attention of the national team, and he made his senior debut for France in 2017. He was part of the squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, contributing to France's success in the tournament.

In 2017, Mendy joined Manchester City, where he played until 2023, winning multiple titles, including the Premier League. After his time at City, he signed with F.C. Lorient and later moved to Pogoń Szczecin in 2025, continuing his professional journey.

Personal Life

Mendy is a practicing Muslim and has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, reflecting his commitment to his faith. His personal life has faced challenges, including serious legal issues that arose in 2021 when he was charged with multiple counts of rape, which he has denied. Despite these challenges, Mendy's contributions to football remain significant, and he continues to be a notable figure in the sport.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Le Havre

On 24 July 2011, Mendy signed his first professional contract, a three-year contract with Ligue 2 club Le Havre. Mendy made his professional debut on 9 August 2011 in the team's 2–1 Coupe de la Ligue second-round defeat to Amiens.

Marseille

On 8 July 2013, Mendy signed for Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille. Mendy was signed by manager Élie Baup, who had led Marseille to a second-place finish and qualification for the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League in the previous season. He made his club and Ligue 1 debut on 11 August against Guingamp, and scored his first goal for Marseille on 24 September against Saint-Étienne. Mendy was in the squad for all six group-stage matches, and made his European debut on 1 October at Borussia Dortmund. However, Marseille lost all their group-stage matches while falling out of the competition, and Baup was sacked in favor of former club manager José Anigo. Mendy was sparingly used toward the end of the season by Anigo, and made just one start in Marseille's final fourteen games. His performance in the start, against Lille on 20 April 2014, was criticized by former Marseille left-back Éric Di Meco, who claimed he would "eat a rat" if Mendy ever made the France national team. After the season, Mendy was included on the 40-man shortlist for the 2014 Golden Boy award. Mendy developed his game the following season under Argentinian manager Marcelo Bielsa, as Mendy claimed Bielsa had "given back to him the strength and…

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International career

Youth

Mendy was a French youth international, having represented his nation at under-16 and under-17 level. In 2011, he was a part of the under-17 team that reached the quarter-finals at the 2011 U-17 World Cup.

Senior

Mendy was called up to the senior France squad for the first time to face Luxembourg and Spain in March 2017. He made his debut on 25 March 2017 against the former, playing the whole game in a 3–1 2018 World Cup qualification away win. On 17 May 2018, he was called up to the French squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He played 40 minutes as a substitute in a goalless group game against Denmark as France won the tournament.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 3 September 2026

International

As of match played 17 November 2019

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Club: France national under-17 association football team (2010–2011)
Club: France national under-18 association football team (2011–2012)
Club: France national under-19 association football team (2012–2013)
Club: Olympique de Marseille (2013–2016)
Club: Le Havre AC (2011–2013)
Club: France national under-16 association football team (2009–2010)
Club: France national under-21 association football team (2014–2016)
Club: AS Monaco FC (2016–2017)
Club: France men's national association football team (2017–2019)
Club: Manchester City F.C. (2017–2023)
Club: F.C. Lorient (2023–2025)
Club: FC Zürich (2025–2025)
Club: Pogoń Szczecin (2025–)
League: Premier League
National team: France

Trophies & Awards

Award: Knight of the Legion of Honour

Personal

Personal life

Religion

Mendy is a Muslim and has made Hajj to Mecca.

Rape charges and acquittals

On 26 August 2021, Cheshire Constabulary charged Mendy with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and remanded him in custody. The initial charges related to alleged offences against three different female complainants, all aged over 16, between October 2020 and August 2021. His application for bail was refused, as he had broken prior bail conditions imposed that he should not host any house parties. Manchester City suspended him pending a trial. Mendy appeared in court on 10 September and was remanded in custody. While he was in custody, Mendy was charged with three more counts of rape. On 7 January 2022, he was granted bail on condition that he live at his home address in Prestbury, Cheshire, not contact complainants and surrender his passport. Mendy pleaded not guilty on 22 May to seven charges of rape, one of attempted rape and one of sexual assault, relating to six complainants. On 1 June, Mendy was charged with an additional rape brought forward by a new complainant. The trial began on 10 August 2022 at Chester Crown Court. Mendy was charged with eight rapes, one attempted rape and a sexual assault. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. The jury was made up of 14 jurors, eight men and six women, including two alternates; all had to certify that they had no connection to Manchester City, Manchester United or the police. On 13 September 2022, Mendy was found…

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