Alexandre Mendy (footballer, born 1983) explained

Alexandre Mendy
Fullname:Noël Alexandre Mendy
Birth Date:14 December 1983
Birth Place:Paris, France
Position:Right back / Winger
Youthyears1:1994–1999
Youthclubs1:OSC Elancourt
Youthyears2:1999–2001
Youthclubs2:FC Versailles 78
Years1:2001–2003
Caps1:34
Goals1:1
Years2:2003–2005
Caps2:57
Goals2:6
Years3:2006–2007
Caps3:40
Goals3:8
Years4:2007–2011
Caps4:110
Goals4:10
Years5:2011–2012
Caps5:34
Goals5:2
Years6:2012–2014
Caps6:71
Goals6:2
Years7:2014–2019
Caps7:114
Goals7:5

Noël Alexandre "Alex" Mendy (born 14 December 1983 in Paris) is a French footballer who plays as a right back.[1] [2]

He played formerly for FK Mladá Boleslav and helped them win the Czech Cup in 2011. He is known for his skill and pace.[3]

Early career

Born in Paris, Mendy started his career at French club FC Versailles 78.[4] Before trying his career in the Czech 1st Division in 2003 when he moved to FK Marila Příbram. The first club he played for in the Czech First League was FK Marila Příbram where he scored 6 league goals in 57 appearances before moving to FK SIAD Most.

Mladá Boleslav

In 2007, he joined FK Mladá Boleslav on loan. Mendy made his European debut for Mladá Boleslav against Palermo.[5] In 2007, Mendy scored for Mladá Boleslav in the group stages of the UEFA Cup against Villarreal CF and IF Elfsborg, However they failed to qualify past the group stage after losing to AEK Athens and Fiorentina.[6] Despite only scoring one goal in 24 league appearances, his move to FK Mladá Boleslav was made permanent in 2008.[7]

During the 2010–11 season, Mendy played all 30 league games for FK Mladá Boleslav scoring six goals as he helped them finish in fifth place in the Czech First League and also win the Czech Cup for the first time in Mladá Boleslav's history after beating SK Sigma Olomouc on penalties,[8] [9] Mendy scored one of the penalties for Mladá Boleslav in the final.[3] The Cup win also saw Mladá Boleslav qualify for the UEFA Europa League for the following season. After his contract with FK Mladá Boleslav expired in June 2011, Mendy sought pastures new and became a free agent. He scored 24 goals in 207 appearances in the Czech First League, which is one of the highest number of matches among expatriate players in this league and the most among French players.[10]

Leeds United trial

On 19 July 2011, he played as an unnamed trialist on the right wing for Leeds United during a friendly match against Rochdale along with fellow trialists Jlloyd Samuel and Isiah Osbourne.[11] [12] He played for Leeds in the friendly against Sheffield Wednesday where he was officially confirmed as the unnamed trialist by his real name.[13] With Mendy impressing in his first two pre season games with Leeds his trial was extended even further for the match against Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball.[14] With Mendy again impressing, starting his third pre-season match in a row for Leeds.[15]

Mendy again played for Leeds in their 3–2 win against Newcastle United at Elland Road, coming on as a second-half substitute where he impressed on the right wing.[16] After the match manager Simon Grayson said he would make a decision whether to sign Mendy and fellow trialist Boldi Bodor in the next two days after saying he felt both trialists had done ok in their spells.[17] On 4 August 2011, Grayson confirmed on Yorkshire Radio the club were looking into signing Mendy permanently, however the deal was taking time as there were complications.[18] Grayson confirmed that he was looking to sign the player and send him out on loan to help him learn the English game.[19]

With Leeds entering contract talks with Mendy, the move was called off on 11 August, after Leeds decided that they had to prioritise the transfer budget to sign players in other positions.[20]

Chesterfield

On 17 August 2011, Mendy signed for Chesterfield on a 1-year deal until 30 June 2012.[21]

Mendy scored his first goal for Chesterfield in the League Two 3–0 victory over Bournemouth on 10 September 2011. Mendy was part of the side that won the Football League Trophy in March 2012 at Wembley Stadium, it was his cross that set up the first goal for Chesterfield. He was released by the club at the end of the 2011–12 season.[22]

Hansa Rostock

Mendy signed a two-year contract with German Club Hansa Rostock on 10 June 2012.

1.FC Saarbrücken

In 2014, he signed a contract with 1.FC Saarbrücken till 2016. He played with shirtnumber 4.

Personal life

Alexandre is the older brother of Vincent Mendy who plays as a defensive midfielder.

Honours

FK Mladá Boleslav

2011

Chesterfield

2011–12[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/football/footballleeds/9153543.Osbourne_bids_for_Leeds_United_deal/ Osbourne bids for Leeds United deal (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
  2. http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/12321/ Alexandre Noel Mendy _ Chesterfield – Football Lineups
  3. http://www.leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=248065 Leeds – LUFC Who is Alexandre Mendy
  4. Web site: Joueurs professionnels ayant joués au Football Club Versailles 78 . 19 July 2011 . 12 December 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091212164953/http://www.fcversailles78.fr/trombinoscope/index.html . dead.
  5. http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90779/6267798.html People's Daily Online – Palermo beats Mlada Boleslav in UEFA Cup overtime
  6. https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=soccer&id=3133531 Soccer-Elfsborg Boras 1 Mlada Boleslav 3 – UEFA Cup result – sports – ESPN
  7. https://int.soccerway.com/players/alexandre-noel-mendy/14834/ France – Alexandre Noël Mendy – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway
  8. http://www.fkmb.eu/club/index_en.php?article=6197 FK Mladá Boleslav
  9. http://www.wincomparator.com/en-gb/bet-comparator/match-file.html/sp-soccer-2/ca-czech-republic-2/to-cup-3/ma-fk-mlada-boleslav-vs-sk-sigma-olomouc-437644/ Latest FK Mlada Boleslav – SK Sigma Olomouc, 25 May 2011 results
  10. Web site: Detailed stats. Fortuna liga. 1 November 2023.
  11. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/sheffield_wednesday_v_leeds_united_whites_trialists_have_chance_to_shine_1_3599655 Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United: Whites trialists have chance to shine – Latest Whites News – Yorkshire Evening Post
  12. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_7051928,00.html Grayson mulling over trialists Sky Sports Football Championship News
  13. http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110723/honours-even-at-hillsborough_2247585_2399417 Leeds United News HONOURS EVEN AT HILLSBOROUGH
  14. http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110725/trialists-in-norway-squad_2247585_2400482 Leeds United News TRIALISTS IN NORWAY SQUAD
  15. http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110726/nunez-goal-secures-norway-draw_2247585_2402018 Leeds United News NUNEZ GOAL SECURES NORWAY DRAW
  16. http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110731/paynter-goal-secures-victory_2247585_2406373 Leeds United News PAYNTER GOAL SECURES VICTORY
  17. http://www.leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=249027 Leeds – LUFC Grayson to make decision on trialists
  18. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_7083123,00.html No Leeds deal for Bodor Sky Sports Football Transfer Centre Speculation
  19. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds_united_whites_eye_mendy_deal_1_3656288 Leeds United: Whites eye Mendy deal – Latest Whites News – Yorkshire Evening Post
  20. http://www.leedsunited.com/news/20110811/trialists-continue-to-come-under-scrutiny_2247585_2417081 Leeds United News TRIALISTS CONTINUE TO COME UNDER SCRUTINY
  21. Web site: Spireites close to Mendy deal League 1 Football News Football365 . 19 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327145838/http://www.football365.com/league-one/7109776/Spireites-close-to-Mendy-deal . 27 March 2012 . dead . dmy-all.
  22. Web site: Spireites issue retained list . Chesterfield FC . 9 May 2012 . 9 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120718024707/http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10435~2763923%2C00.html. 18 July 2012.
  23. News: Starting Lineups - Chesterfield vs Swindon . Sky Sports . 25 March 2012 . 9 March 2024.