Elydjah Mendy
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Pau, France | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nancy | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Pau FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Pau FC B | 24 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Libourne | 68 | (15) |
| 2024–2025 | Dijon | 20 | (2) |
| 2025– | Nancy | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 December 2025 | |||
Elydjah Mendy (born 14 March 2000) is a French-Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 2 club Nancy.
Early career
Elydjah Mendy was born in Pau, France, and developed in the youth academy of Pau FC.[1] He trained with the first team during the 2020–21 pre-season, but head coach Didier Tholot did not retain him for Pau's debut season in Ligue 2.[1] Consequently, he spent that season with the reserve team in Régional 1.[2]
Club career
In 2021, Mendy signed for Libourne, where he spent three seasons. At Libourne, he progressed steadily and contributed to the club's promotion to Championnat National 2 in 2023.[1]
In July 2024, Mendy was signed by Dijon on a free transfer,[3] then competing in the Championnat National.[4] He made 18 league appearances and scored two goals during the 2024–25 season,[5] including matches against Nancy, who went on to win the title.[1]
On 27 August 2025, Mendy joined Nancy on a three-year contract, running until June 2028.[6]
Style of play
Standing at 1.93 metres, Mendy is a left-footed defender, mainly used as a centre-back but also capable of playing as a left-back.[7]
Personal life
Born in France, Mendy holds both French and Bissau-Guinean nationality.
References
- ^ a b c d Sempé, Christian (27 August 2025). "Ligue 2 : le Palois Elydjah Mendy rejoint Nancy". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Sempé, Christian (3 June 2020). "Le Pau FC va intégrer quatre jeunes à la préparation du groupe pro". La République des Pyrénées (in French). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Football - National . Elydjah Mendy rejoint officiellement le DFCO". Le Bien Public (in French). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Chevrot, Rémi (21 August 2025). "Football - National . DFCO : Elydjah Mendy pisté par Nancy". Le Bien Public (in French). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Football - National. Elydjah Mendy quitte le DFCO". Le Bien Public (in French). 27 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Elydjah Mendy joins ASNL". AS Nancy Lorraine. 27 August 2025.
- ^ J, R (27 August 2025). "L'AS Nancy Lorraine valide sa septième recrue estivale : Elydjah Mendy (Dijon)". L'Est républicain (in French). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
External links
- Elydjah Mendy at Soccerway
- Official AS Nancy Lorraine profile