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 July 1994, Benjamin Mendy, the French professional footballer, was born.
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.
In April 2014, Mendy's performance against Lille was criticized, and he received some harsh comments.
In 2014, Mendy developed his game under Argentinian manager Marcelo Bielsa at Marseille, rediscovering his strength and aggressiveness.
In September 2015, Mendy received a straight red card in a match against Toulouse after committing a professional foul.
In January 2016, Mendy suffered a hamstring injury against Caen in the Coupe de France, causing him to miss several games.
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 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.
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 April 2018, Mendy returned from a knee injury, playing as a substitute and securing a Premier League winners' medal.
In May 2018, Mendy was selected for the French squad to compete in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
In November 2018, Mendy underwent another surgery in Barcelona for a cartilage problem in his left knee, leading to an expected 12-week absence.
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 October 2020, Mendy commited the first of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.
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 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.
In September 2021, Manchester City stopped paying Benjamin Mendy, after he was initially charged and held in custody.
In 2021, Mendy faced significant challenges when he was arrested on allegations of sexual offences, leading to his suspension by Manchester City.
In January 2022, Mendy was granted bail with conditions including residing at his home address, not contacting complainants, and surrendering his passport.
In August 2022, Mendy's trial began at Chester Crown Court, where he faced multiple charges including rape and sexual assault.
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.
On 13 January 2023, Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
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.
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.
In November 2024 an Employment Tribunal found that Mendy was entitled to receive the majority of his unpaid salary from Manchester City.
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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