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.
In 2010, after progressing through Le Havre's youth academy, Benjamin Mendy commenced his professional career with the club's reserve team.
In July 2011, Mendy signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal, with Ligue 2 club Le Havre.
In August 2011, Mendy made his professional debut in a Coupe de la Ligue match for Le Havre against Amiens.
In 2011, Mendy was part of the under-17 team that reached the quarter-finals at the 2011 U-17 World Cup.
In July 2013, Mendy signed for Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille.
In 2013, Mendy joined Ligue 1 club Marseille, marking a step up in his professional career.
On June 22, 2016, Mendy signed a five-year contract with Olympique de Marseille's Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
In 2016, Benjamin Mendy won the national championship with Monaco.
In March 2017, Mendy was called up to the senior France squad and made his debut against Luxembourg.
On July 24, 2017, Mendy signed a six-year contract with Manchester City for a reported fee of £52 million.
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.
In 2017, Mendy was named to the UNFP Team of the Year and clinched the Ligue 1 title with Monaco.
In May 2018, Mendy was selected for the French squad to compete in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
In 2018, Mendy was chosen to be part of France's squad for the World Cup.
In March 2017, Mendy played the whole game in a 3–1 2018 World Cup qualification away win.
In November 2020, Mendy scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 5–0 win over Burnley.
In August 2021, Mendy featured in his last match for Manchester City, marking the end of his appearances for the club.
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.
In June 2023, Manchester City released Mendy following the expiry of his contract, marking the end of his time with the club.
In July 2023, Mendy signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 club Lorient, marking his return to professional football.
On February 11, 2025, Mendy signed with Swiss Super League side FC Zürich until summer 2026.
In 2026, Mendy's contract with Swiss Super League side FC Zürich expires.
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