Cape Verdean footballer
Diogo Mendes|
Full name |
Diogo Alexandre de Almeida Mendes |
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Date of birth |
(1998-01-24) 24 January 1998 (age 26) |
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Place of birth |
Faro, Portugal |
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Height |
1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
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Position(s) |
Midfielder |
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Current team |
Rapid București |
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Number |
66 |
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2006–2009 |
Louletano |
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2010–2017 |
Benfica |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2017–2021 |
Benfica B |
72 |
(3) |
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2021–2024 |
Marítimo |
79 |
(2) |
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2024– |
Rapid București |
2 |
(0) |
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2014 |
Portugal U16 |
1 |
(0) |
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2016 |
Portugal U18 |
3 |
(0) |
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2023– |
Cape Verde |
4 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 |
Diogo Alexandre de Almeida Mendes (born 24 January 1998), known as Diogo Mendes, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga I club Rapid București.[1][2] Born in Portugal, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.
International career
Born in Portugal, Mendes is of Cape Verdean descent. He is a former youth international for Portugal. In October 2023, he was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a set of friendlies.[3]
International stats
- As of match played 11 June 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team |
Year |
Apps |
Goals
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Cape Verde
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2023 |
1 |
0
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2024 |
3 |
0
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Total |
4 |
0
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