Career Timeline of Benjamin Mendy: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Benjamin Mendy, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Benjamin Mendy is a French professional footballer currently playing as a left-back for Swiss Super League club Zürich. Mendy's career has been marked by periods of high performance interspersed with significant setbacks. He gained prominence playing for Monaco before transferring to Manchester City in 2017 for a substantial fee. However, his time at Manchester City was heavily disrupted by serious knee injuries, limiting his playing time and hindering his ability to establish himself as a consistent starter. He has faced legal issues and was cleared of multiple charges, impacting his career trajectory.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Joined Le Havre's Reserve Team

In 2010, after progressing through Le Havre's youth academy, Benjamin Mendy commenced his professional career with the club's reserve team.

July 2011: Signed First Professional Contract

In July 2011, Mendy signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal, with Ligue 2 club Le Havre.

August 2011: Professional Debut

In August 2011, Mendy made his professional debut in a Coupe de la Ligue match for Le Havre against Amiens.

2011: Reached Quarter-Finals at U-17 World Cup

In 2011, Mendy was part of the under-17 team that reached the quarter-finals at the 2011 U-17 World Cup.

July 2013: Signed for Olympique de Marseille

In July 2013, Mendy signed for Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.

2013: Joined Marseille

In 2013, Mendy joined Ligue 1 club Marseille, marking a step up in his professional career.

June 2016: Signed with Monaco

On June 22, 2016, Mendy signed a five-year contract with Olympique de Marseille's Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.

2016: Won National Championship with Monaco

In 2016, Benjamin Mendy won the national championship with Monaco.

March 2017: Called Up and Debuted for Senior France Squad

In March 2017, Mendy was called up to the senior France squad and made his debut against Luxembourg.

July 2017: Signed with Manchester City

On July 24, 2017, Mendy signed a six-year contract with Manchester City for a reported fee of £52 million.

2017: Senior Debut for France

In 2017, Mendy made his senior debut for the France national team.

2017: Moved to Manchester City

In 2017, Mendy transferred to Manchester City for a reported £52 million, which was a world-record transfer fee for a defender at the time.

2017: Named to UNFP Team of the Year and Won Ligue 1 Title

In 2017, Mendy was named to the UNFP Team of the Year and clinched the Ligue 1 title with Monaco.

May 2018: Called Up to French Squad for 2018 World Cup

In May 2018, Mendy was selected for the French squad to compete in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

2018: Chosen for France's World Cup Squad

In 2018, Mendy was chosen to be part of France's squad for the World Cup.

2018: France World Cup Qualification

In March 2017, Mendy played the whole game in a 3–1 2018 World Cup qualification away win.

November 2020: Scored First Goal for City

In November 2020, Mendy scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 5–0 win over Burnley.

August 2021: Last Match at the Club

In August 2021, Mendy featured in his last match for Manchester City, marking the end of his appearances for the club.

June 2023: Manchester City Announced Release of Mendy

In June 2023, Manchester City announced they would release Mendy when his contract expired on June 30, 2023, after he hadn't played for nearly two years due to his arrest.