| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nuno Alexandre Tavares Mendes |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| International Debut | 24 March 2021 against Azerbaijan in 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier (UEFA) |
| Jersey Number | #19 (Portugal) #25 (Paris Saint-Germain)  |
| Domestic/State Team | Youth Career Despertar (2011-2012) Sporting CP (2012-2020) Senior Career Sporting CP (2020-2022) Paris Saint-Germain (2021-Present) |
| Coach/Mentor | Roberto Martinez |
| Position | Left-back |
| International Team | Portugal |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 19 June 2002 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Sintra, Portugal |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Portugese |
| Hometown | Sintra, Portugal |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Descent | Cape Verdean |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Thalyta Silva |
| Family | |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | BMW M4 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nuno Mendes
- At the age of 9, he started playing football.
- While studying at school, his teacher, Bruno Botelho, invited him to play for the local club Despertar on the outskirts of Libson.
- At the age of 10, he got attention from the football clubs Benfica, Porto, and Sporting CP. Later, he started playing in Sporting CP’s youth team.
- He shared an incident with the media that while returning from school, he was being followed by a man whom he initially thought was someone who wanted to rob him, but later realised that he was there to sign him for the Sporting CP team.
- In 2020, he made his first team debut with Sporting CP’s youth academy.
- In the 2020-2021 season, he helped Sporting CP win the Primeira Liga, Taça da Liga, and Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
Nuno Mendes with his Sporting CP team after winning the Primeira Liga trophy (2021)
- In 2021, he received the IFFHS Men’s Youth (U20) World Team honour with his teammates in Sporting CP.
- Thereafter, the team was named Primeira Liga Team of the Year.
- In August 2021, he was transferred to the club Paris Saint-Germain on loan.
- In June 2022, he joined Paris Saint-Germain as a permanent player for €38 million.
- He helped Paris Saint-Germain win four consecutive Ligue 1 titles from 2021 to 2025.
- In September 2022, he scored his first official goal with Paris Saint-Germain against Nantes with a score of 3-0.
- Thereafter, he helped Paris Saint-Germain win the 10th National championship by appearing 27 times.
- Later, he got nominated for the Young Player of the Year award, and his team became the Team of the Year.
- In 2021, he made 1 appearance in UEFA U21 European Championship qualifiers with the Portugal team. The team became runners-up in the championship.
- He helped his team win the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year honour consecutively from 2021 to 2025.
- He was selected for the first squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
- Thereafter, he had a half-thigh injury in the second group-stage match against Uruguay, due to which he missed the rest of the competition.
- In his initial days, he played as an attacking midfielder but later switched to the left-back position.
- He provided an assist for the footballer Jovane Cabral in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup against the club Braga on 31 July 2021.
- He helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Trophée des Champions title in 2022 and 2024.
- In 2022, he helped Paris Saint-Germain defeat Nantes with a score of 4-0 and assisted Neymar’s goal.
- In 2022, he received the IFFHS Men’s Youth (U20) World Team honour with his teammates in Paris Saint-Germain.
- He helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Coupe de France 2023-24 and 2024-25 titles.
- In the Coupe de France 2023-24 final, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Rennes with a score of 2-0. He assisted with the opening goal.
- In the Coupe de France 2024-25 final, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Lille with a score of 3-1. He scored a goal and earned him man of the match award.
- In May 2023, his injured hamstring was operated on by surgeon Lasse Lempainen in Turku, Finland.
- On 9 February 2025, his contract with Paris Saint-Germain was extended till 2029.
- In 2024, he helped Paris Saint-Germain defeat Mendes with a score of 2-1 in the Trophée des Champions final.
- On 25 February 2024, he returned to play a match against the football club Rennes as a substitute for Lucas Hernandez.
- On 1 June 2025, Paris Saint-Germain won its first UEFA Champions League trophy with the help of Nuno Mendes.
Nuno Mendes holding the UEFA Champions League trophy (2025)
- On 4 June 2025, he assisted Cristiano Ronaldo against Germany in the semi-finals, where Portugal won with a 2-1 score in the UEFA Nations League.
A still of Nuno Mendes assisting Cristiano Ronaldo
- On 8 June 2025, he scored his first international goal in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain in a 2-2 draw match.
- Later, he was named player of the match and best player of the tournament.
Nuno Mendes holding the UEFA Nations League trophy (2025)
- His playing style showcases offensive capabilities, speed, and technical prowess. He played mostly left-sided attacking full-back or wing-back.
- He is also skilled in dribbling and crossing ability.
- He maintains his fitness by working out at the gym.
Nuno Mendes working out at the gym
