Matthew Mendy
Gambian footballer
Gambia
Midfielder
Matthew Mendy: profile
Matthew Mendy (born 13 June 1983 in Serekunda, Gambia) is a former Gambian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mendy made the step into senior football with Gamtel FC in 2000. He played for 14 clubs in 9 countries since 2000. His most appearances came at George Mason Patriots men's soccer (2003–2007), where he made 47 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 150 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Mendy represented The Gambia (2006–2008), earning 9 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Gambia at under-20 level.
Serekunda has produced 27 footballers in our database, including Ebrima Darboe, Ebrima Colley and Bubacarr Trawally.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 9: Gambia, United States, Germany, Austria, People's Republic of China, Sweden, Malta, Bangladesh and Finland
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (13 in 150)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 24% of Gambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kokkolan Palloveikot (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thomas Partey, Richard Kingson and Guy Demel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gamtel FC |
GFA League First Division | – | – |
| 2001–2002 |  Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs |
NCAA Division I | – | – |
| 2003–2007 | George Mason Patriots men's soccer |
47 | 3 | |
| 2007–2008 |  KFC Uerdingen 05 |
39 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 1. FC Kleve |
Landesliga Niederrhein | 1 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 |  1. FC Vöcklabruck |
13 | 0 | |
| 2010 |  Anhui Jiufang F.C. |
China League One | 12 | 3 |
| 2011 | Shenyang Shenbei F.C. |
China League One | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 |  Trönö IK |
Swedish Football Division 3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012–2013 |  Balzan F.C. |
Maltese First Division | 27 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 |  Feni Soccer Club |
Bangladesh Premier League | – | – |
| 2014 |  FC Jazz |
Ykkönen | 4 | 1 |
| 2015– | Kokkolan Palloveikot |
Ykkösliiga | – | – |
| — | Alabama A&M Bulldogs men's soccer |
– | – | |
| Total | 150 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Gambia U20 |
Under-20 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006–2008 | The Gambia |
Senior | 9 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Matthew Mendy?
Matthew Mendy was born on 13 June 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Matthew Mendy born?
Matthew Mendy was born in Serekunda, Gambia.
Which national team does Matthew Mendy play for?
Matthew Mendy played international football for The Gambia. He has 9 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Matthew Mendy played for?
Matthew Mendy's recorded clubs are Gamtel FC, Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs, George Mason Patriots men's soccer, KFC Uerdingen 05, 1. FC Kleve, 1. FC Vöcklabruck, Anhui Jiufang F.C., Shenyang Shenbei F.C., Trönö IK, Balzan F.C., Feni Soccer Club and FC Jazz among others.
How tall is Matthew Mendy?
Matthew Mendy is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Matthew Mendy play?
Matthew Mendy played as a midfielder.
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