António Mendonça
Angolan footballer
Angola
Wing half
António Mendonça: profile
António Mendonça (born 9 October 1982 in Luanda, Angola) is a former Angolan footballer who played as a wing half.
Mendonça made the step into senior football with Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto in 1999. He played for 8 clubs in 2 countries between 1999 and 2014. His most appearances came at Varzim S.C. (2000–2007), where he made 189 appearances and scored 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 235 appearances and 32 goals.
At international level, Mendonça represented Angola (1999–2009), earning 46 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 1 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Luanda has produced 141 footballers in our database, including William Carvalho, Manucho and Flávio Amado.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 1999–2014 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Angola and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (32 in 235)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 7% of Angolan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Santos Futebol Clube de Angola (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patson Daka, Robin Quaison and Asisat Oshoala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2000–2007 |  Varzim S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 189 | 25 |
| 2003 | G.D. Chaves |
Liga Portugal 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | C.F. Os Belenenses |
Liga Portugal 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 9 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 | Varzim S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2009 | G.D. Interclube |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2010–2012 | Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2011 | Santos Futebol Clube de Angola |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2012 | F.C. Onze Bravos |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2013–2014 | Santos Futebol Clube de Angola |
Girabola | – | – |
| Total | 235 | 32 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2009 | Angola |
Senior | 46 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2008 | Angola 3–0 Benin | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is António Mendonça?
António Mendonça was born on 9 October 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was António Mendonça born?
António Mendonça was born in Luanda, Angola.
Which national team does António Mendonça play for?
António Mendonça played international football for Angola. He has 46 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has António Mendonça played for?
António Mendonça's recorded clubs are Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto, Varzim S.C., G.D. Chaves, C.F. Os Belenenses, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, G.D. Interclube, Santos Futebol Clube de Angola and F.C. Onze Bravos.
How tall is António Mendonça?
António Mendonça is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does António Mendonça play?
António Mendonça played as a wing half.
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