History of Benjamin Mendy in Timeline
Benjamin Mendy is a French professional football player. He currently plays as a left-back for Lorient, a club in Ligue 2.
July 1994: Birth of Benjamin Mendy
Benjamin Mendy was born in July 1994.
2010: Mendy Begins Playing Career at Le Havre
In 2010, Benjamin Mendy began his playing career with Le Havre's reserve team.
July 2011: Mendy Signs First Professional Contract with Le Havre
On July 24, 2011, Benjamin Mendy signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal with Le Havre.
August 2011: Mendy Makes Professional Debut for Le Havre
Benjamin Mendy made his professional debut for Le Havre on August 9, 2011, in a Coupe de la Ligue match against Amiens.
2011: Mendy Represents France in U-17 World Cup
Benjamin Mendy was part of the French under-17 team that reached the quarter-finals at the 2011 U-17 World Cup.
July 2013: Mendy Signs with Olympique de Marseille
On July 8, 2013, Benjamin Mendy signed with Olympique de Marseille.
2013: Mendy Joins Olympique de Marseille
Benjamin Mendy joined Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille in 2013.
April 2014: Mendy's Performance Criticized; Shortlisted for Golden Boy Award
In April 2014, Mendy's performance against Lille was criticized by former Marseille left-back Éric Di Meco. Despite the criticism, Mendy was included on the 40-man shortlist for the 2014 Golden Boy award.
2014: Mendy's Development Under Marcelo Bielsa
Benjamin Mendy credits Argentinian manager Marcelo Bielsa for his development during the 2014-2015 season.
September 2015: Mendy Receives Red Card, Later Suffers Hamstring Injury
In September 2015, Benjamin Mendy was given a straight red card in a match against Toulouse. Later, in January 2016, he suffered a hamstring injury during a Coupe de France game against Caen.
January 2016: Mendy Suffers Hamstring Injury
In September 2015, Benjamin Mendy was given a straight red card in a match against Toulouse. Later, in January 2016, he suffered a hamstring injury during a Coupe de France game against Caen.
June 2016: Mendy Joins Monaco
On June 22, 2016, Benjamin Mendy signed a five-year contract with Monaco.
2016: Mendy Wins Ligue 1 Championship with Monaco
Benjamin Mendy won the Ligue 1 championship with Monaco during the 2016-2017 season.
2016: Mendy's Contribution to Monaco's Championship Season
Benjamin Mendy was a key part of Monaco's 2016-2017 Ligue 1 championship season.
January 2017: Mendy Returns from Suspension
After being sent off in a match against Lyon and receiving a five-match ban (later reduced to four), Benjamin Mendy returned to action for Monaco in January 2017.
March 2017: Mendy Receives First Call Up to Senior France Squad, Makes Debut
Benjamin Mendy was called up to the senior France squad and made his debut in March 2017.
July 2017: Mendy Signs with Manchester City for Record Fee
On July 24, 2017, Benjamin Mendy signed a six-year contract with Manchester City for a record-breaking fee.
2017: Mendy Makes Senior Debut for France National Team
Benjamin Mendy made his senior debut for the France national team in 2017.
2017: Mendy Transfers to Manchester City for Record Fee
In 2017, Benjamin Mendy transferred to English club Manchester City for a record-breaking fee for a defender.
2017: Mendy Named to UNFP Team of the Year, Monaco Wins Ligue 1 Title
In 2017, Mendy was named to the UNFP Team of the Year. Monaco also clinched the Ligue 1 title, their first in 17 seasons.
April 2018: Mendy Returns from Injury, Earns Premier League Winners' Medal
In April 2018, Benjamin Mendy returned from a knee injury and made enough appearances to earn a Premier League winners' medal.
May 2018: Called up to the French National Team
In May 2018, Benjamin Mendy was selected to join the French national team for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
November 2018: Mendy Undergoes Knee Surgery
Benjamin Mendy underwent surgery for a cartilage problem in his left knee in November 2018.
2018: Mendy's World Cup Qualification Match
Benjamin Mendy played in a 2018 World Cup qualification match against Luxembourg in March 2017, which France won 3-1.
2018: Mendy Wins World Cup with France
Benjamin Mendy was part of the French national team that won the 2018 World Cup.
October 2020: Alleged Offenses Begin
The initial charges against Benjamin Mendy, brought in August 2021, stemmed from alleged offenses that allegedly took place between October 2020 and August 2021.
November 2020: Mendy Scores First Goal for Manchester City
Benjamin Mendy scored his first goal for Manchester City in a match against Burnley in November 2020.
August 2021: Mendy's Last Match for Manchester City
Benjamin Mendy's last match for Manchester City was in August 2021, a defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
August 2021: Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
In August 2021, Benjamin Mendy was charged by Cheshire Constabulary with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. He was remanded in custody, and his bail application was denied due to previous breaches of bail conditions. Manchester City suspended him as a result of these charges.
September 2021: Wage Payments Allegedly Stopped
Benjamin Mendy alleged that Manchester City ceased paying his wages in September 2021, following his arrest and detention related to rape and sexual assault charges.
2021: Mendy Arrested and Suspended by Manchester City
Benjamin Mendy was arrested on allegations of sexual offences and suspended by Manchester City in 2021.
January 2022: Granted Bail with Conditions
In January 2022, Benjamin Mendy was granted bail under the conditions that he reside at his registered address in Prestbury, Cheshire, refrain from contacting any of the complainants, and surrender his passport.
August 2022: Trial Begins at Chester Crown Court
Benjamin Mendy's trial commenced in August 2022 at Chester Crown Court, where he faced charges of eight counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
September 2022: Found Not Guilty of One Count of Rape
In September 2022, during his trial, Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of one count of rape against a 19-year-old woman. The prosecution decided not to pursue a guilty verdict after video footage surfaced, showing the complainant engaging in consensual sex with Mendy's co-accused.
January 2023: Found Not Guilty on Several Charges, Jury Deadlock on Others
In January 2023, Benjamin Mendy was acquitted of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. However, the jury could not reach a verdict on an additional count of rape and one count of attempted rape against him, resulting in a mistrial on those charges.
June 2023: Mendy Released by Manchester City
Manchester City announced they would release Benjamin Mendy upon the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2023.
June 2023: Mendy Released by Manchester City
Manchester City released Benjamin Mendy following the expiry of his contract in June 2023.
July 2023: Mendy Signs with Lorient
Benjamin Mendy signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 club Lorient in July 2023.
July 2023: Mendy Signs with Lorient
Benjamin Mendy signed with Ligue 1 club Lorient in July 2023.
November 2023: Mendy to Sue Manchester City
In November 2023, it was announced that Benjamin Mendy planned to take legal action against Manchester City. He claimed the club owed him millions of pounds in wages.