Diogo Mendes
Portuguese association football player (b. 1998)
Diogo Mendes: profile
Diogo Mendes (born 24 January 1998 in Faro, Portugal) is a retired Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mendes's senior club career began in 2017 at S.L. Benfica B. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 2017 and 2026. The busiest spell of his career was at C.S. Marítimo (2021–2024): 79 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 153 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Mendes represented Cape Verde (2023–present), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does Diogo Mendes play for Cape Verde?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2023 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 2017–2026 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (5 in 153)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 22% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Rapid București (2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pape Gueye, Ibrahim Mbaye and Emerse Faé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2021 |  S.L. Benfica B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 72 | 3 |
| 2021–2024 | C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 79 | 2 |
| 2024–2026 |  FC Rapid București |
Liga I | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 153 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– |  Cape Verde |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Diogo Mendes?
Diogo Mendes was born on 24 January 1998, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Diogo Mendes born?
Diogo Mendes was born in Faro, Portugal.
Which national team does Diogo Mendes play for?
Diogo Mendes played international football for Cape Verde. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Diogo Mendes played for?
Diogo Mendes's recorded clubs are S.L. Benfica B, C.S. Marítimo and FC Rapid București.
How tall is Diogo Mendes?
Diogo Mendes is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Diogo Mendes play?
Diogo Mendes played as a midfielder.