History of Benjamin Mendy in Timeline

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.

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July 1994: Benjamin Mendy's Birth

In July 1994, Benjamin Mendy, the French professional footballer, was born.

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.

April 2014: Criticized Performance Against Lille

In April 2014, Mendy's performance against Lille was criticized, and he received some harsh comments.

2014: Developed his game under Bielsa

In 2014, Mendy developed his game under Argentinian manager Marcelo Bielsa at Marseille, rediscovering his strength and aggressiveness.

September 2015: Received Red Card Against Toulouse

In September 2015, Mendy received a straight red card in a match against Toulouse after committing a professional foul.

January 2016: Hamstring Injury Against Caen

In January 2016, Mendy suffered a hamstring injury against Caen in the Coupe de France, causing him to miss several games.

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.

2016: Key Part of Monaco's Season

In 2016, Mendy became an important player in Monaco.

January 2017: Returned after suspension

In January 2017, Mendy returned to play against Lorient after serving a ban that was reduced to four matches following a red card incident against Lyon in December.

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.

April 2018: Returned from Injury

In April 2018, Mendy returned from a knee injury, playing as a substitute and securing a Premier League winners' medal.

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.

November 2018: Underwent Knee Surgery

In November 2018, Mendy underwent another surgery in Barcelona for a cartilage problem in his left knee, leading to an expected 12-week absence.

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.

October 2020: Sexual Offences

In October 2020, Mendy commited the first of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.

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.

August 2021: Charged with Sexual Offences

In August 2021, Mendy was charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault by Cheshire Constabulary and remanded in custody, leading to his suspension by Manchester City.

September 2021: Manchester City stopped paying Benjamin Mendy

In September 2021, Manchester City stopped paying Benjamin Mendy, after he was initially charged and held in custody.

2021: Arrested and Suspended by City

In 2021, Mendy faced significant challenges when he was arrested on allegations of sexual offences, leading to his suspension by Manchester City.

January 2022: Granted Bail

In January 2022, Mendy was granted bail with conditions including residing at his home address, not contacting complainants, and surrendering his passport.

August 2022: Trial Began at Chester Crown Court

In August 2022, Mendy's trial began at Chester Crown Court, where he faced multiple charges including rape and sexual assault.

September 2022: Found Not Guilty of One Count of Rape

In September 2022, Mendy was found not guilty of one count of rape after footage emerged showing the complainant having consensual sex with his co-accused.

January 2023: Found Not Guilty of Six Counts of Rape and One Count of Sexual Assault

On 13 January 2023, Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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.

June 2023: Released by Manchester City

In June 2023, Manchester City released Mendy following the expiry of his contract, marking the end of his time with the club.

July 2023: Signed with Lorient

In July 2023, Mendy signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 club Lorient, marking his return to professional football.

July 2023: Signed for Lorient

In July 2023, Mendy signed for Ligue 1 club Lorient on a free transfer, resuming his professional career after his departure from Manchester City.

November 2023: Taking Manchester City to an employment tribunal

In November 2023, it was announced that Mendy would be taking Manchester City to an employment tribunal after claiming that he was owed millions of pounds in unauthorised wage deductions.

November 2024: Employment Tribunal found that Mendy was entitled to receive the majority of his unpaid salary

In November 2024 an Employment Tribunal found that Mendy was entitled to receive the majority of his unpaid salary from Manchester City.

February 2025: Signed with FC Zürich

On February 11, 2025, Mendy signed with Swiss Super League side FC Zürich until summer 2026.

2026: Contract with FC Zürich

In 2026, Mendy's contract with Swiss Super League side FC Zürich expires.