Dionísio Fernandes Mendes
Guinea-Bissauan footballer
Guinea-Bissau
Forward
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes: profile
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes (born 21 September 1981 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau) is a former Bissau-Guinean footballer who played as a forward.
Mendes made the step into senior football with Sporting Clube Lourinhanense in 2000. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries between 2000 and 2012. His most appearances came at Stade Tunisien (2006–2008), where he made 49 appearances and scored 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 209 appearances and 53 goals.
At international level, Mendes represented Guinea-Bissau (2003–present).
Bissau has produced 101 footballers in our database, including Ansu Fati, Éder and Bruma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2000–2012 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Portugal, Tunisia, Cyprus and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.25 (53 in 209)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 61% of Bissau-Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Stade Tunisien (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sebastião Gilberto, Ali Fergani and Kabange Mupopo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 |  Sporting Clube Lourinhanense |
Campeonato de Portugal | 29 | 9 |
| 2001–2002 | S.C.U. Torreense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 13 | 6 |
| 2004–2005 | Leixões S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 43 | 6 |
| 2006 | F.C. Barreirense |
Terceira Divisão | 14 | 5 |
| 2006–2008 |  Stade Tunisien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 49 | 25 |
| 2008 |  AEK Larnaca F.C. |
Cypriot First Division | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 |  Bnei Sakhnin F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 10 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | C.D. Fátima |
Liga Portugal 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 | S.C.U. Torreense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 2011 | APEP F.C. |
1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | Stade Tunisien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 209 | 53 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003– | Guinea-Bissau |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dionísio Fernandes Mendes?
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes was born on 21 September 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Dionísio Fernandes Mendes born?
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes was born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Which national team does Dionísio Fernandes Mendes play for?
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes played international football for Guinea-Bissau.
Which clubs has Dionísio Fernandes Mendes played for?
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes's recorded clubs are Sporting Clube Lourinhanense, S.C.U. Torreense, Leixões S.C., F.C. Barreirense, Stade Tunisien, AEK Larnaca F.C., Bnei Sakhnin F.C., C.D. Fátima and APEP F.C..
How tall is Dionísio Fernandes Mendes?
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Dionísio Fernandes Mendes play?
Dionísio Fernandes Mendes played as a forward.
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