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			{{Short description\|Senegalese footballer (born 1992)}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=April 2013}}
			{{Use dmy dates\|date=November 2022}}
	{{Infobox football biography		{{Infobox football biography
	\| name = Nampalys Mendy		\| name = Nampalys Mendy
	\| image = ~~PapyMendy2.JPG~~		\| image = Nampalys Mendy ASSE RCL 2324.jpg
			\| caption = Mendy playing for ] in 2024
	\| fullname = Nampalys Mendy
			\| full_name = Nampalys Mendy<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/1869523 \|title=2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed \|publisher=Premier League \|date=20 October 2020 \|access-date=24 October 2020}}</ref>
	\| height = {{convert\|3.68\|m\|abbr=on}}
	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1992\|6\|23\|df=~~yes~~}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1992\|6\|23\|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/19617/Nampalys-Mendy/overview \|title=Nampalys Mendy: Overview \|publisher=Premier League \|access-date=28 August 2019}}</ref>
	\| birth_place = ], France		\| birth_place = ], France
			\| height = 1.67 m<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.lcfc.com/players/19617/Nampalys-Mendy/profile \|title=Nampalys Mendy \|publisher=Leicester City F.C. \|access-date=22 December 2018}}</ref>
	\| currentclub = ]
	\| clubnumber = 22
	\| position = ]		\| position = ]
			\| currentclub = ]
			\| clubnumber = 26
	\| youthyears1 = 1998–1999		\| youthyears1 = 1998–1999
			\| youthclubs1 = La Beaucaire Toulon
	\| youthyears2 = 1999–2001		\| youthyears2 = 1999–2001
	\| youthyears3 = 2001–2005
	\| youthyears4 = 2005–2007
	\| youthyears5 = 2007–2010
	\| youthclubs1 = La Beaucaire Toulon
	\| youthclubs2 = ]		\| youthclubs2 = ]
			\| youthyears3 = 2001–2005
	\| youthclubs3 = RCF Toulon		\| youthclubs3 = RCF Toulon
			\| youthyears4 = 2005–2007
	\| youthclubs4 = ]		\| youthclubs4 = ]
			\| youthyears5 = 2007–2010
	\| youthclubs5 = ]		\| youthclubs5 = ]
	\| years1 = ~~2010–2013~~		\| years1 = 2010–2012
	\| clubs1 = ]		\| clubs1 = ]
	\| caps1 = 74		\| caps1 = 12
	\| goals1 = 0		\| goals1 = 0
	\| years2 = ~~2010–2012~~		\| years2 = 2010–2013
	\| clubs2 = ]		\| clubs2 = ]
	\| caps2 = 12		\| caps2 = 74
	\| goals2 = 0		\| goals2 = 0
	\| years3 = ~~2013–~~		\| years3 = 2013–2016
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	\| caps3 = 110		\| caps3 = 110
	\| goals3 = 3		\| goals3 = 1
			\| years4 = 2016–2023
	Leicester
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			\| caps4 = 98
			\| goals4 = 1
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			\| clubs5 = → ] (loan)
			\| caps5 = 14
			\| goals5 = 0
			\| years6 = 2023–
			\| clubs6 = ]
			\| caps6 = 20
			\| goals6 = 0
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	\| nationalyears1 = 2009		\| nationalyears1 = 2009
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			\| nationalcaps1 = 3
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	\| nationalyears4 = 2010–2014
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	\| nationalcaps1 = 3
	\| nationalcaps2 = 8
	\| nationalcaps3 = 13
	\| nationalcaps4 = 5
	\| nationalgoals1 = 0		\| nationalgoals1 = 0
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			\| nationalteam3 = ]
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	\| nationalgoals3 = 0		\| nationalgoals3 = 0
			\| nationalyears4 = 2010–2014
			\| nationalteam4 = ]
			\| nationalcaps4 = 5
	\| nationalgoals4 = 0		\| nationalgoals4 = 0
			\| nationalyears5 = 2021–
	\| club-update = 14:50, 20 May 2016 (UTC)
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	\| nationalteam-update = 19:03, 4 September 2014 (UTC)
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			\| club-update = 21:10, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
			\| nationalteam-update = 23:14, 11 October 2024 (UTC)
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			'''Nampalys Mendy''' (born 23 June 1992) is a professional ] who plays as a ] for ] club ]. Born in France, he represents ] at international level.
	'''Nampalys Mendy''' (born 23 June 1992) is a French ] player who plays for ].<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.afrik11.com/portal/france-monaco-mendy-signe-un-contrat-pro.html \| title = Mendy signe un contrat pro \| date = 27 April 2010 \| work = Afrik 11 \| accessdate = 15 August 2010 \| language = French}}</ref> He plays as a ] and, due to his small stature, simple distribution, and reliable style of play, has been compared to former ], ] whom Monaco club scout ] referred to Mendy as a "]" of.<ref name ="mendy_future">{{Cite web\| url = http://www.planete-asm.fr/actualite/6196-nampalys-mendy-un-petit-futur-grand.html \| title = Nampalys Mendy, un petit futur grand \| date = 18 September 2010 \| accessdate = 13 November 2010 \| publisher = Planete ASM \| language = French }}</ref> Mendy is a ] having earned caps at ], ] level, and ] level. He played with the under-17 team at the ].

			Due to his small stature, simple distribution, and reliable style of play, Mendy has been compared to former ], ]. Monaco club scout ], for example, referred to Mendy as a "]" of Makélélé.<ref name=MendyFuture>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.planete-asm.fr/actualite/6196-nampalys-mendy-un-petit-futur-grand.html \|title=Nampalys Mendy, un petit futur grand \|date=18 September 2010 \|publisher=Planete ASM \|language=fr \|access-date=13 November 2010 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102200531/http://www.planete-asm.fr/actualite/6196-nampalys-mendy-un-petit-futur-grand.html \|archive-date=2 January 2011 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Mendy featured in Senegal's ] victory against ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Senegal (Sky Sports)\|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/teams/senegal/squad\|access-date=6 February 2022\|website=Sky Sports}}</ref>
	== Career ==

	==~~= Early~~ career ===		==Club career==
			===Early career===
			After leaving ] in June 2007, Mendy went on trial with the football section of ]. According to Monaco scout ], the Toulon coaches stated that Mendy was there to "make up the numbers". However, while observing Mendy in training, Christophe noticed the player's intelligence and understanding of the game and recommended him to ], who was serving as head of the Monaco youth academy.<ref name="MendyFuture" />

			===Monaco===
	Mendy was born in the ] of ] in the ] ] to ]ese parents. He began his career playing for a host of amateur clubs in the city of ]. Mendy joined his first club, La Beaucaire Toulon, in October 1998 and spent exactly one year at the club before departing for ] the following October. After two years at Toulon-Le Las, Mendy signed with RFC Toulon. He spent four years at the club before moving to the biggest club in the city, ], in July 2005.
			On 27 April 2010, Mendy signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a three-year deal with ] until June 2013.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Premier contrat professionnel pour Nampalys Mendy \|url=http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/monaco-premier-contrat-professionnel-pour-nampalys-mendy-27-04-2010-901878.php \|date=27 April 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=15 August 2010 \|language=fr \|archive-date=4 July 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704093324/http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/monaco-premier-contrat-professionnel-pour-nampalys-mendy-27-04-2010-901878.php \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Nampalys Mendy passe pro \|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/20100427_152012_nampalys-mendy-passe-pro.html \|date=27 April 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=15 August 2010 \|language=fr \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823030637/http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/20100427_152012_nampalys-mendy-passe-pro.html \|archive-date=23 August 2010 }}</ref> In July 2010, he was called up to the first team by manager ] for pre-season training, again to make up the numbers with Lacombe missing several players such as ], ], ], and ], who had all participated in the ].<ref name="MendyFuture" />

			On 7 August 2010, Mendy made his professional debut in the club's opening league match against ]. He played the entire 90 minutes, receiving a yellow card in the second half.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.asm-fc.com/filactu.aspx?id=12138 \|title=F. Bulot et N. Mendy : Premières en L1 \|date=7 August 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=7 August 2010 \|language=fr \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726013009/http://www.asm-fc.com/filactu.aspx?id=12138 \|archive-date=26 July 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53639 \|publisher=] \|title=Lyon v. Monaco Match Report \|language=fr \|date=7 August 2010 \|access-date=7 August 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313203412/http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53639 \|archive-date=13 March 2012 }}</ref> Mendy picked up his first ever red card on 19 August 2011 against ], sent off at the 70th minute mark in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/08/19/france/ligue-2/association-sportive-monaco-fc/amiens-sporting-club-football/1115135/ \|title=Monaco vs. Amiens SC 1 – 1 (8/11/11) \|work=Soccerway \|date=11 August 2011}}</ref>
	After leaving Sporting in June 2007, Mendy went on trial with the football section of ]. According to Monaco scout ], he was told by the club coaches that Mendy was there to "make up the numbers". However, while training, Christophe noticed the player's intelligence and understanding of the game and recommended him to ], who was serving as head of the Monaco youth academy on the basis of Mendy having significant potential.<ref name ="mendy_future"/> In July 2007, Mendy signed with Monaco on an ''aspirant'' (youth) contract.

			During the ], Mendy played a key role in Monaco's promotion back to ]. Despite the successful season, Mendy decided to leave Monaco at the end of the season after his contract expired.<ref name="Nampalys Mendy: Nice right move">{{cite web \|url=http://www.espnfc.us/french-ligue-1/story/1514850/nampalys-mendy-moving-to-nice-was-right-choice \|publisher=ESPN \|title=Nampalys Mendy: Nice right move \|date=6 August 2013 \|access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>
	=== Monaco ===

			===Nice===
	Upon his arrival at Monaco, Mendy was inserted onto the club's under-16 team and played in the ''Championnat National des 16 ans'' for the 2007–08 season. For the ], he spent the majority of campaign with the club's under-18 team, but did make three appearances with the club's reserve team in the ]. In the ], Mendy was promoted to the club's reserve team full-time, who were now playing in the ] after suffering relegation the previous season. Mendy appeared regularly in the campaign as Monaco finished in first place in its group and was, subsequently, promoted back to the fourth division.
			Mendy was linked to teams such as ] and ].<ref name="Nampalys Mendy: Nice right move"/> Despite calling Manchester United his "dream club", Mendy rejected the move to the English side because he wanted to stay in France.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/212979.html \|publisher=ESPN \|title=Mendy: Man United my 'dream club' \|date=14 June 2013 \|access-date=14 July 2016 \|archive-date=7 April 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407135043/http://en.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/212979.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref> After some positive talks with Nice's manager, ], Mendy decided to join ] on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8856900/nice-midfielder-nanpalys-mendy-denies-manchester-united-link \|publisher=Sky Sports \|title=Nice midfielder Nanpalys Mendy denies Manchester United link \|date=6 August 2013 \|access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>

			Mendy made his debut on 17 August 2013, in a 2–1 win against ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/08/17/france/ligue-1/olympique-gymnaste-club-de-nice-cote-dazur/stade-rennais-fc/1479061/ \|title=Nice vs. Rennes 2 – 1 (8/17/13) \|date=17 August 2013}}</ref> After club captain ] left for ] on a free transfer at the end of 2014–15 season,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.realbetisbalompie.es/en/noticias/last-news/4931/el-real-betis-firma-didier-digard-para-las-tres-pr/ \|title=Real Betis signs Didier Digard for the next three seasons \|date=8 July 2015 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817161043/http://www.realbetisbalompie.es/en/noticias/last-news/4931/el-real-betis-firma-didier-digard-para-las-tres-pr/ \|archive-date=17 August 2016}}</ref> and new captain ] was injured, Mendy was named captain.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bodmer-pouplin-join-nice-injury-list-182342933--sow.html/ \|work=Yahoo Sports \|title=Bodmer, Pouplin join Nice injury list \|date=10 August 2015 \|access-date=14 January 2017 \|archive-date=27 October 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027232029/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bodmer-pouplin-join-nice-injury-list-182342933--sow.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	On 27 April 2010, Mendy signed his first professional contract agreeing to a three-year deal with Monaco until June 2013.<ref>{{cite news \| title = Premier contrat professionnel pour Nampalys Mendy \| url = http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/monaco-premier-contrat-professionnel-pour-nampalys-mendy-27-04-2010-901878.php \| date = 27 April 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 15 August 2010 \| language = French}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| title = Nampalys Mendy passe pro \| url = http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/20100427_152012_nampalys-mendy-passe-pro.html \| date = 27 April 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 15 August 2010 \| language = French}}</ref> In July 2010, he was called up to the first team by manager ] for pre-season training, again to make up the numbers with Lacombe missing several players such as ], ], ], and ], who had all participated in the ].<ref name ="mendy_future"/> Mendy quickly impressed during the camp and, also, performed well in the pre-season ]. As a result, he was promoted to the senior team for the ] and assigned the number 24 shirt by Lacombe.

			Mendy made 110 appearances in three seasons for ] and helped them to a fourth-place finish in ] in 2015–16.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.espnfc.com/club/leicester-city/375/blog/post/2907417/nampalys-mendy-can-be-leicesters-unlikely-hero-with-or-without-kante \|title=Nampalys Mendy can be Leicester's unlikely hero with or without Kante \|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> He had the second highest number of passes behind ] (2950), the most passes per game (78), and a passing accuracy of (92%), best of any player not a member of ].<ref name="Leicester's new signings: The stats that made them stand out">{{citation\|title = Leicester's new signings: The stats that made them stand out\|url = http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/10512501/leicester8217s-new-signings-the-stats-that-made-them-stand-out\|publisher = Sky Sports\|author = Adam Bate\|date = 27 July 2016\|access-date = 9 January 2017}}</ref>
	On 7 August 2010, Mendy made his professional debut in the club's opening league match against ]. He started the match and played the entire 90 minutes receiving a yellow card in the second half.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.asm-fc.com/filactu.aspx?id=12138 \| title = F. Bulot et N. Mendy : Premières en L1 \| date = 7 August 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 7 August 2010 \| language = French}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = http://new.lfp.fr/ligue1/feuille_match/53639 \| publisher = ] \| title = Lyon v. Monaco Match Report \|language = French \|date = 7 August 2010 \| accessdate = 7 August 2010}}</ref> Mendy was praised by coaches and the media for his performance and was, subsequently, included, as a starter, by Lacombe in five of the team's next six matches.

	=== ~~OGC Nice~~ ===		===Leicester City===
			] in 2017]]
	On 28 June 2013, Mendy joined OGC Nice for an undisclosed fee after his contract with AS Monaco expired.

			On 3 July 2016, Mendy moved to English ] champions ], managed by his former boss at Monaco, ], signing a four-year deal for £13 million, a club record at the time.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36697432 \|title=Nampalys Mendy: Leicester City sign midfielder from Nice \|work=BBC Sport \|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/2906808/leicester-city-sign-nampalys-mendy-from-ogc-nice-on-four-year-deal \|title=Leicester City sign Nampalys Mendy from OGC Nice on four-year deal \|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> The transfer record was broken again when ] joined Leicester for £16 million five days later,<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/2909897/leicester-city-sign-nigerias-ahmed-musa-from-cska-moscow-for-15-million-pounds \|title=Leicester City seal signing of Nigeria's Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow \|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> and yet again less than two months later when ] joined Leicester for £29 million.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37217072 \|title=Islam Slimani: Leicester City sign Sporting Lisbon forward \|work=BBC Sport \|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref>
	=== International ===

			Mendy played his first competitive game for Leicester in a 2–1 defeat to ] in the ] on 7 August, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for ].<ref name="Community Shield: Leicester City 1-2 Manchester United">{{citation\|title = Community Shield: Leicester City 1–2 Manchester United\|url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36934956\|publisher = BBC Sport\|author = Chris Bevan\|date = 7 August 2016\|access-date = 17 January 2017}}</ref> He suffered an ankle injury on his league debut at home against ] on 20 August 2016 and was substituted in the 53rd minute.<ref name="Leicester City 0-0 Arsenal">{{citation\|title = Leicester City 0–0 Arsenal\|url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37067830\|publisher = BBC Sport\|author = Phil McNulty\|date = 20 August 2016\|access-date = 17 January 2017}}</ref><ref name="Nampalys Mendy nearing Leicester City return following ankle injury">{{citation\|title = Nampalys Mendy nearing Leicester City return following ankle injury\|url = http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/10599854/nampalys-mendy-nearing-leicester-city-return-following-ankle-injury\|publisher = Sky Sports\|author = Jordan Brown\|date = 30 September 2016\|access-date = 17 January 2017}}</ref> Mendy was sidelined for more than three months,<ref name="Leicester City midfielder Papy Mendy says he is getting back to his best form after injury nightmare">{{citation\|title = Leicester City midfielder Papy Mendy says he is getting back to his best form after injury nightmare\|url = http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/leicester-city-midfielder-papy-mendy-says-he-is-getting-back-to-his-best-form-after-injury-nightmare/story-30059679-detail/story.html\|work = Leicester Mercury\|author = Rob Tanner\|date = 15 January 2017\|access-date = 17 January 2017}}{{dead link\|date=January 2018 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and did not make his return until 7 December 2016 in a ] ] match away to ], playing the entire game in a 5–0 defeat.<ref name="FC Porto 5-0 Leicester City">{{citation\|title = FC Porto 5–0 Leicester City\|url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38226552\|publisher = BBC Sport\|author = Gary Rose\|date = 7 December 2016\|access-date = 17 January 2017}}</ref> He ultimately made only four league appearances for the season.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2017/06/27/36668282/leicester-midfielder-mendy-wants-bordeaux-move \|title=Leicester midfielder Mendy wants Bordeaux move \|website=Goal \|last=Smith \|first=Jamie \|date=27 June 2017 \|access-date=13 July 2017}}</ref>
	Mendy is a ] having earned caps at ], ] level, and ] level. With the under-17 team, he went unnoticed by coach ] until the ] when he was finally called up to the team. Mendy appeared in all three group stage matches as France were eliminated without procuring a victory. With the under-18 team, he made his debut on 29 October 2009 in a friendly match against the ].<ref>{{cite news \| title = France v. Denmark Match Report \| url = http://www.fff.fr/servfff/fiche_joueur_new/match.php?id_match=150 \| date = 29 October 2009 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 13 November 2010 }}</ref> Mendy only appeared in two more matches for the team in 2009 before turning down call ups for friendly matches against ] and the ] in 2010.

			On 31 July 2017, Mendy rejoined ] on loan.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Leicester City send Nampalys Mendy back to Nice on loan \|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3193334/leicester-city-send-nampalys-mendy-back-to-nice-on-loan \|access-date=3 August 2018 \|work=ESPN FC \|date=31 August 2017}}</ref>
	Mendy was initially called up to the under-19 team in August 2010 to play in the Sendai Cup in Japan, however, due to his consistent performances domestically, Monaco coach Guy Lacombe convince Bergeroo to change his stance.<ref name ="mendy_future"/> He was officially called up to the under-19 team for ] matches for the ]. Mendy made his debut with the team in a 3–0 victory over ] and, subsequently, appeared as a starter in the next two qualification matches against ] and ] with France winning both matches to finish the round undefeated.<ref>{{cite news \| title = France v. San Marino Match Report \| url = http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2011/round=2000081/match=2001647/index.html \| date = 8 October 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 13 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| title = France v. Montenegro Match Report \| url = http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2011/round=2000081/match=2001673/index.html \| date = 10 October 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 13 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| title = Austria v. France Match Report \| url = http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2011/round=2000081/match=2001699/index.html \| date = 13 October 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 13 November 2010 }}</ref>

			On 24 August 2020, Mendy signed a two-year contract extension with the club.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Leicester City: Nampalys Mendy & James Maddison sign new contracts \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53891334 \|access-date=24 August 2020 \|work=BBC Sport \|date=24 August 2020}}</ref>
	On 9 November 2010, Mendy, despite still being eligible to represent the under-19 and ] teams, was called up to the ] for a friendly match against ].<ref>{{cite news \| title = Nampalys Mendy avec les Bleuets \| url = http://www.asm-fc.com/filactu.aspx?id=13055 \| date = 11 November 2010 \| work = ] \| accessdate = 13 November 2010 \| language = French}}</ref>

			On 10 September 2021, Mendy was left out of Leicester's final 25-man Premier League squad for the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{cite news \|title=2021/22 Premier League squads confirmed \|url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/2247219 \|access-date=11 September 2021 \|date=10 September 2021}}</ref> However he was then included again when the squad was updated after the January 2022 transfer window.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Updated squad lists for 2021/22 Premier League \|url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/2470630 \|access-date=4 February 2022 \|date=4 February 2022 }}</ref>
	== Career statistics ==

			Mendy scored his first goal for Leicester against ] on 11 February 2023.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Leicester City 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Foxes come back for impressive victory\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64520925\|last=Begley\|first=Emlyn\|publisher=]\|access-date=11 February 2023 \|date=11 February 2023}}</ref>
	=== Club ===

			On 5 June 2023, following the club's relegation from the ], it was announced that Mendy and six other first team players would be leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts at the end of the month.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Seven Players To Depart LCFC \|url=https://www.lcfc.com/news/3529945/seven-players-to-depart-lcfc \|access-date=24 June 2023 \|work=Leicester City F.C.\|date=5 June 2023}}</ref>
	''(Correct as of 20 May 2016)''

			===Lens===
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			On 4 September 2023, Mendy joined ] club ] on a two-year contract as a free agent.<ref>{{cite news \|title=NAMPALYS MENDY, EXPÉRIENCE ET LEADERSHIP DANS L’ENTREJEU \|url=https://www.rclens.fr/fr/news/mercato-arrivee-rclens-nampalys-mendy-2025-20230904 \|access-date=4 September 2023 \|work=RC Lens \|date=4 September 2023}}</ref>

			==International career==
			Mendy was born in France, and is ] by descent.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.africatopsports.com/2020/10/03/leicester-senegalais-dorigine-nampalys-mendy-ne-jure-que-par-lequipe-de-france/\|title=Leicester : Sénégalais d'origine, Nampalys Mendy ne jure que par l'équipe de France\|date=3 October 2020 }}</ref> Mendy is a former ] having earned caps at the ], ], and ] levels. With the under-17 team, he went unnoticed by coach ] until the ] when he was finally called up to the team. Mendy appeared in all three group stage matches as France were eliminated without winning a match. With the under-18 team, he made his debut on 29 October 2009 in a friendly match against the ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=France v. Denmark Match Report \|url=http://www.fff.fr/servfff/fiche_joueur_new/match.php?id_match=150 \|date=29 October 2009 \|work=] \|access-date=13 November 2010 \|archive-date=27 January 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127175840/http://www.fff.fr/servfff/fiche_joueur_new/match.php?id_match=150 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			Mendy was initially called up to the under-19 team in August 2010 only to play in the Sendai Cup in Japan, but due to his consistent performances domestically, Monaco coach Guy Lacombe convinced Bergeroo to make him a permanent part of the squad.<ref name="MendyFuture" /> He was officially called up to the under-19 team for ] matches for the ]. Mendy made his debut with the team in a 3–0 victory over ] and appeared as a starter in the next two qualification matches against ] and ], as France won both matches to finish the round undefeated.<ref>{{cite news \|title=France v. San Marino Match Report \|url=http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2011/round=2000081/match=2001647/index.html \|date=8 October 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=13 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=France v. Montenegro Match Report \|url=http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2011/round=2000081/match=2001673/index.html \|date=10 October 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=13 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Austria v. France Match Report \|url=http://www.uefa.com/under19/matches/season=2011/round=2000081/match=2001699/index.html \|date=13 October 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=13 November 2010}}</ref>

			On 9 November 2010, while still eligible to represent the under-19 and ] teams, Mendy was called up to the ] for a friendly match against ].<ref>{{cite news \|title=Nampalys Mendy avec les Bleuets \|url=http://www.asm-fc.com/filactu.aspx?id=13055 \| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120731114411/http://www.asm-fc.com/filactu.aspx?id=13055 \| url-status = dead \| archive-date = 31 July 2012 \|date=11 November 2010 \|work=] \|access-date=13 November 2010 \|language=fr}}</ref>

			In March 2021, Mendy received a first call-up to the ], making his debut in a goalless draw with ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.lcfc.com/news/2078151/mendy-makes-senegal-debut-in-congo-stalemate \|title=Mendy Makes Senegal Debut In Congo Stalemate \|website=lcfc.com \|access-date=26 March 2021}}</ref>

			Mendy was part of ] for the ]; the Lions of Teranga went on to win the tournament for the first time in their history,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cafonline.com/total-africa-cup-of-nations/news/cisse-unveils-senegal-squad-hopes-for-elusive-totalenergies-afcon-title\|title=Cisse unveils Senegal squad, hopes for elusive TotalEnergies AFCON title\|publisher=]\|date=25 December 2021\|access-date=28 March 2023\|archive-date=9 January 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109145849/https://www.cafonline.com/total-africa-cup-of-nations/news/cisse-unveils-senegal-squad-hopes-for-elusive-totalenergies-afcon-title\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Senegal 0-0 Egypt \|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60186276 \|website=] \|access-date=28 March 2023 \|date=7 February 2022}}</ref> with Mendy being named in ]'s Team of the Tournament.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2022/02/07/62019586268e3ec97c8b4581.html\|title=Mane and Salah star in AFCON 2021 Best XI\|date=7 February 2022\|access-date=1 January 2024\|website=Marca}}</ref>

			Mendy played in all four of Senegal's matches at the ] as the nation reached the round of 16 for the first time since its debut in ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/team/squad/_/id/654/league/FIFA.WORLD\|title=Senegal Squad\|access-date=1 January 2024\|website=ESPN UK}}</ref>

			In December 2023, he was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed ] held in the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/67840713\|title=Afcon 2023: Senegal and Sadio Mane set for defence of title\|date=29 December 2023\|access-date=29 December 2023\|work=BBC Sport Africa}}</ref>

			==Personal life==
			Mendy is the cousin of fellow footballers ] and ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.girondins33.com/Breves-20218-alexandre-et-nampalys-mendy-une-histoire-de-famille-dans-le-mercato-bordelais \|title=Alexandre et Nampalys Mendy, une histoire de famille dans le mercato bordelais ? \|website=girondins33.com \|access-date=20 December 2017}}</ref>

			He was appointed a ] by ] ] following the nation's victory at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.<ref name="reuters.com">{{cite web \|title=Cash prizes, real estate, and highest honours as Senegal celebrates Nations Cup heroes \|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/cash-prizes-real-estate-highest-honours-senegal-celebrates-nations-cup-heroes-2022-02-08/ \|website=] \|access-date=28 March 2023 \|date=8 February 2022}}</ref>

			==Style of play==
			Mendy is a ] known for his resilience, intelligence, and good distribution of the ball. Despite his age and size, Mendy has been praised for his mature and robust play, inviting comparison with former France international ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/new-makelele-mendy-thrilled-to-reunite-with-ranieri-at-leicester-4136535 \|title='New Makelele' Mendy thrilled to reunite with Ranieri at Leicester \|first=Vyom \|last=Chaudhary \|website=Tribal Football \|access-date=27 January 2019}}</ref>

			==Career statistics==
			===Club===
			{{updated\|match played 19 October 2024}}<ref name="N. Mendy">{{Soccerway\|nampalys-mendy/140912\|access-date=10 July 2016}}</ref>

			{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
			\|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
			!rowspan=2\|Club
			!rowspan=2\|Season
			!colspan=3\|League
			!colspan=2\|National cup
			!colspan=2\|League cup
			!colspan=2\|Europe
			!colspan=2\|Other
			!colspan=2\|Total
	\|-		\|-
			!Division\|\|Apps\|\|Goals\|\|Apps\|\|Goals\|\|Apps\|\|Goals\|\|Apps\|\|Goals\|\|Apps\|\|Goals\|\|Apps\|\|Goals
	!rowspan="2"\|Club
	!rowspan="2"\|Season
	!colspan="3"\|League
	!colspan="3"\|Cup<ref group="nb">Includes ], ], ]</ref>
	!colspan="3"\|]<ref group="nb">Includes ]</ref>
	!colspan="3"\|Total
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan=4\|]
	!Apps
			\|]
	!Goals
			\|]
	!Assists
			\|14\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|15\|\|0
	!Apps
	!Goals
	!Assists
	!Apps
	!Goals
	!Assists
	!Apps
	!Goals
	!Assists
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~rowspan="4" valign="center"\|'''~~]~~'''~~		\|]
	\|]		\|]
	\|14\|\|0\|\|0~~\|\|1~~\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|15\|\|0\|\|0		\|28\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|29\|\|0
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	\|]
			\|Ligue 2
	\|28\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|29\|\|0\|\|0
			\|32\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|4\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|36\|\|0
	\|-		\|-
			!colspan=2\|Total
	\|]
	~~\|32~~\|\|0\|\|0\|\|4\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|36\|\|0\|\|0		!74\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|6\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|80\|\|0
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan=4\|]
	!colspan="1"\|Monaco total
	\|74\|\|0\|\|0\|\|6\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|80\|\|0\|\|0
	\|-
	\|rowspan="3" valign="center"\|''']'''
	\|]		\|]
			\|Ligue 1
	\|36\|\|0\|\|1\|\|5\|\|0\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|1\|\|42\|\|0\|\|2
			\|36\|\|0\|\|3\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|2<ref group=lower-alpha name="UEL">Appearances in ]</ref>\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|43\|\|0
	\|-		\|-
	\|]		\|]
			\|Ligue 1
	\|36\|\|0\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|38\|\|0\|\|0
			\|36\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|38\|\|0
	\|-		\|-
	\|]		\|]
			\|Ligue 1
	\|38\|\|1\|\|2\|\|2\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|40\|\|1\|\|2
			\|38\|\|1\|\|1\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|40\|\|1
	\|-		\|-
	!colspan="2"\|~~Career total~~		!colspan=2\|Total
	~~\|184~~\|\|1\|\|3\|\|15\|\|0\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|1\|\|~~200~~\|\|1~~\|\|4~~		!110\|\|1\|\|5\|\|0\|\|4\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|121\|\|1
			\|-
			\|rowspan=8\|]
			\|]
			\|]
			\|4\|\|0\|\|3\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1<ref group=lower-alpha name="UCL">Appearance(s) in ]</ref>\|\|0\|\|1<ref group=lower-alpha>Appearance in ]</ref>\|\|0\|\|9\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Premier League
			\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|1\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Premier League
			\|31\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|32\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Premier League
			\|7\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|8\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Premier League
			\|23\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|4<ref group=lower-alpha name="UEL"/>\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|29\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Premier League
			\|14\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|15\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Premier League
			\|19\|\|1\|\|3\|\|0\|\|2\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|24\|\|1
			\|-
			!colspan=2\|Total
			!98\|\|1\|\|9\|\|0\|\|5\|\|0\|\|5\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|118\|\|1
			\|-
			\|Nice (loan)
			\|]
			\|Ligue 1
			\|14\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|4<ref group=lower-alpha name="UEL"/>\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|19\|\|0
			\|-
			\|rowspan="3"\|]
			\|]
			\|Ligue 1
			\|16\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|6<ref group=lower-alpha name="UCL"/>\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|22\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|Ligue 1
			\|4\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|1<ref group=lower-alpha>Appearance in ]</ref>\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|5\|\|0
			\|-
			!colspan=2\|Total
			!20\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|7\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|27\|\|0
			\|-
			!colspan=3\|Career total
			!316\|\|2\|\|15\|\|0\|\|15\|\|0\|\|18\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|365\|\|2
	\|}		\|}
			{{reflist\|group=lower-alpha}}

	== ~~Notes~~ ==		===International===
			{{updated\|match played 11 October 2024}}<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player\|pid=82037\|access-date=5 June 2021}}</ref>
	<references group="nb" />

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	== References ==
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			\|-
			\|rowspan=4\|]
			\|2021\|\|8\|\|0
			\|-
			\|2022\|\|15\|\|0
			\|-
			\|2023\|\|5\|\|0
			\|-
			\|2024\|\|6\|\|0
			\|-
			!colspan=2\|Total\|\|34\|\|0
			\|}

			==Honours==
			'''Monaco'''
			*]: ]<ref name="N. Mendy" />

			'''Leicester City'''
			*]: ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57055571 \|title=Chelsea 0–1 Leicester City \|first=Phil \|last=McNulty \|work=BBC Sport \|date=15 May 2021 \|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>

			'''Senegal'''
			*]: ]<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/africa-cup-of-nations-senegal-beat-egypt-to-win-final-afcon\|title=Africa Cup Of Nations: Senegal Beat Egypt To Win Final (AFCON)\|publisher=Sports Illustrated\|date=6 February 2022\|access-date=6 February 2022}}</ref>

			'''Individual'''
			*Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: ]<ref>{{cite tweet \|user=CAF_Online \|number=1490747184668717062 \|date=7 February 2022 \|access-date=7 February 2022\|title=Not your average players Here is the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 best XI #AFCON2021}}</ref>

			'''Orders'''
			*]: 2022<ref name="reuters.com"/>

			==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	== External links ==		==External links==
			{{Commons category}}
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			* at the Leicester City F.C. website (archived)
	* {{lfpfr2\|id=mendy-nampalys\|name=Nampalys Mendy}}
			* {{FFF player\|8933-mendy-nampalys}}
	* {{leqstat\|id=36206}}
			* {{FFF male player\|1786234780\|archive=}}
	* at FFF
			*{{LFP}}
			*{{Lequipe}}
			*{{Soccerbase}}

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Latest revision as of 14:00, 6 January 2025

Senegalese footballer (born 1992)

Nampalys Mendy

Mendy playing for Lens in 2024

Personal information

Full name

Nampalys Mendy

Date of birth

(1992-06-23) 23 June 1992 (age 32)

Place of birth

La Seyne-sur-Mer, France

Height

1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)

Position(s)

Defensive midfielder

Team information

Current team

Lens

Number

Youth career

1998–1999

La Beaucaire Toulon

1999–2001

Toulon Le Las

2001–2005

RCF Toulon

2005–2007

Toulon

2007–2010

Monaco

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps

(Gls)

2010–2012

Monaco B

(0)

2010–2013

Monaco

(0)

2013–2016

Nice

110

(1)

2016–2023

Leicester City

(1)

2017–2018

→ Nice (loan)

(0)

2023–

Lens

(0)

International career

2009

France U18

(0)

2010–2011

France U19

(0)

2011–2013

France U20

(0)

2010–2014

France U21

(0)

2021–

Senegal

(0)

Medal record

Men's football

Representing Senegal
Africa Cup of Nations
Winner	2021 Cameroon

*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:10, 19 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:14, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Nampalys Mendy (born 23 June 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lens. Born in France, he represents Senegal at international level.

Due to his small stature, simple distribution, and reliable style of play, Mendy has been compared to former French international, Claude Makélélé. Monaco club scout Didier Christophe, for example, referred to Mendy as a "carbon copy" of Makélélé. Mendy featured in Senegal's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Final victory against Egypt.

Club career

Early career

After leaving Sporting Toulon in June 2007, Mendy went on trial with the football section of RC Toulon. According to Monaco scout Didier Christophe, the Toulon coaches stated that Mendy was there to "make up the numbers". However, while observing Mendy in training, Christophe noticed the player's intelligence and understanding of the game and recommended him to Dominique Bijotat, who was serving as head of the Monaco youth academy.

Monaco

On 27 April 2010, Mendy signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a three-year deal with Monaco until June 2013. In July 2010, he was called up to the first team by manager Guy Lacombe for pre-season training, again to make up the numbers with Lacombe missing several players such as Diego Pérez, Nicolas Nkoulou, Park Chu-young, and Lukman Haruna, who had all participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

On 7 August 2010, Mendy made his professional debut in the club's opening league match against Lyon. He played the entire 90 minutes, receiving a yellow card in the second half. Mendy picked up his first ever red card on 19 August 2011 against Amiens SC, sent off at the 70th minute mark in a 1–1 draw.

During the 2012–13 season, Mendy played a key role in Monaco's promotion back to Ligue 1. Despite the successful season, Mendy decided to leave Monaco at the end of the season after his contract expired.

Nice

Mendy was linked to teams such as Manchester United and Arsenal. Despite calling Manchester United his "dream club", Mendy rejected the move to the English side because he wanted to stay in France. After some positive talks with Nice's manager, Claude Puel, Mendy decided to join OGC Nice on a free transfer.

Mendy made his debut on 17 August 2013, in a 2–1 win against Stade Rennais. After club captain Didier Digard left for Real Betis on a free transfer at the end of 2014–15 season, and new captain Mathieu Bodmer was injured, Mendy was named captain.

Mendy made 110 appearances in three seasons for Nice and helped them to a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 in 2015–16. He had the second highest number of passes behind Thiago Motta (2950), the most passes per game (78), and a passing accuracy of (92%), best of any player not a member of Paris Saint-Germain.

Leicester City

On 3 July 2016, Mendy moved to English Premier League champions Leicester City, managed by his former boss at Monaco, Claudio Ranieri, signing a four-year deal for £13 million, a club record at the time. The transfer record was broken again when Ahmed Musa joined Leicester for £16 million five days later, and yet again less than two months later when Islam Slimani joined Leicester for £29 million.

Mendy played his first competitive game for Leicester in a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United in the 2016 FA Community Shield on 7 August, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Andy King. He suffered an ankle injury on his league debut at home against Arsenal on 20 August 2016 and was substituted in the 53rd minute. Mendy was sidelined for more than three months, and did not make his return until 7 December 2016 in a Champions League group stage match away to Porto, playing the entire game in a 5–0 defeat. He ultimately made only four league appearances for the season.

On 31 July 2017, Mendy rejoined Nice on loan.

On 24 August 2020, Mendy signed a two-year contract extension with the club.

On 10 September 2021, Mendy was left out of Leicester's final 25-man Premier League squad for the 2021–22 season. However he was then included again when the squad was updated after the January 2022 transfer window.

Mendy scored his first goal for Leicester against Tottenham on 11 February 2023.

On 5 June 2023, following the club's relegation from the Premier League, it was announced that Mendy and six other first team players would be leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts at the end of the month.

Lens

On 4 September 2023, Mendy joined Ligue 1 club Lens on a two-year contract as a free agent.

International career

Mendy was born in France, and is Senegalese by descent. Mendy is a former French youth international having earned caps at the under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels. With the under-17 team, he went unnoticed by coach Philippe Bergeroo until the 2009 UEFA European Under-17 Championship when he was finally called up to the team. Mendy appeared in all three group stage matches as France were eliminated without winning a match. With the under-18 team, he made his debut on 29 October 2009 in a friendly match against the Denmark.

Mendy was initially called up to the under-19 team in August 2010 only to play in the Sendai Cup in Japan, but due to his consistent performances domestically, Monaco coach Guy Lacombe convinced Bergeroo to make him a permanent part of the squad. He was officially called up to the under-19 team for qualification matches for the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Mendy made his debut with the team in a 3–0 victory over San Marino and appeared as a starter in the next two qualification matches against Montenegro and Austria, as France won both matches to finish the round undefeated.

On 9 November 2010, while still eligible to represent the under-19 and under-20 teams, Mendy was called up to the under-21 team for a friendly match against Russia.

In March 2021, Mendy received a first call-up to the Senegal national team, making his debut in a goalless draw with Congo.

Mendy was part of Senegal's squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations; the Lions of Teranga went on to win the tournament for the first time in their history, with Mendy being named in CAF's Team of the Tournament.

Mendy played in all four of Senegal's matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as the nation reached the round of 16 for the first time since its debut in 2002.

In December 2023, he was named in Senegal's squad for the postponed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.

Personal life

Mendy is the cousin of fellow footballers Bafétimbi Gomis and Alexandre Mendy.

He was appointed a Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion by President of Senegal Macky Sall following the nation's victory at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

Style of play

Mendy is a defensive midfielder known for his resilience, intelligence, and good distribution of the ball. Despite his age and size, Mendy has been praised for his mature and robust play, inviting comparison with former France international Claude Makélélé.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 October 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Europe		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Monaco	2010–11	Ligue 1	14	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		15	0
	2011–12	Ligue 2	28	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		29	0
	2012–13	Ligue 2	32	0	0	0	4	0	—		—		36	0
	Total		74	0	0	0	6	0	0	0	—		80	0
Nice	2013–14	Ligue 1	36	0	3	0	2	0	2	0	—		43	0
	2014–15	Ligue 1	36	0	1	0	1	0	—		—		38	0
	2015–16	Ligue 1	38	1	1	0	1	0	—		—		40	1
	Total		110	1	5	0	4	0	2	0	—		121	1
Leicester City	2016–17	Premier League	4	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	9	0
	2017–18	Premier League	0	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		1	0
	2018–19	Premier League	31	0	0	0	1	0	—		—		32	0
	2019–20	Premier League	7	0	1	0	0	0	—		—		8	0
	2020–21	Premier League	23	0	2	0	0	0	4	0	—		29	0
	2021–22	Premier League	14	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	15	0
	2022–23	Premier League	19	1	3	0	2	0	—		—		24	1
	Total		98	1	9	0	5	0	5	0	1	0	118	1
Nice (loan)	2017–18	Ligue 1	14	0	1	0	0	0	4	0	—		19	0
Lens	2023–24	Ligue 1	16	0	0	0	—		6	0	—		22	0
	2024–25	Ligue 1	4	0	0	0	—		1	0	—		5	0
	Total		20	0	0	0	—		7	0	—		27	0
Career total			316	2	15	0	15	0	18	0	1	0	365	2

^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
Appearance in FA Community Shield
Appearance in UEFA Conference League

International

As of match played 11 October 2024

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps
Senegal	2021	8
	2022	15
	2023	5
	2024	6
Total		34

Honours

Monaco

Ligue 2: 2012–13

Leicester City

FA Cup: 2020–21

Senegal

Africa Cup of Nations: 2021

Individual

Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament: 2021

Orders

Grand Officer of the National Order of the Lion: 2022

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External links

Profile at the Leicester City F.C. website (archived)
Nampalys Mendy at the French Football Federation (in French)
Nampalys Mendy at the French Football Federation (archived) (in French)
Nampalys Mendy – French league stats at LFP – also available in French (archived)
Nampalys Mendy at L'Équipe Football (in French)
Nampalys Mendy at Soccerbase

v t e RC Lens – current squad
1 Petrić 2 Aguilar 3 Machado 4 Danso 7 Sotoca 8 Nzola 9 Satriano 10 Costa 11 Fulgini 13 Chávez 14 Medina 15 Ojediran 16 Koffi 18 Diouf 19 Koyalipou 20 Sarr 22 Saïd 23 El Aynaoui 24 Gradit 26 Mendy 28 Thomasson 29 Frankowski 30 Ryan 36 Labeau 38 Zaroury López Coach: Still

Senegal squads

v t e Senegal squad – 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winners (1st title)
1 S. Dieng 2 Ciss 3 Koulibaly (c) 4 P. Cissé 5 I. Gueye 6 N. Mendy 7 Baldé 8 Kouyaté 9 Dia 10 Mané 11 H. Diallo 12 Ballo-Touré 13 Lopy 14 Seck 15 B. Dieng 16 É. Mendy 17 P. Sarr 18 I. Sarr 19 Diédhiou 20 B. Sarr 21 Mbaye 22 A. Diallo 23 Gomis 24 Name 25 Loum 26 P. Gueye 27 Thiam 28 Faty Coach: A. Cissé

v t e Senegal squad – 2022 FIFA World Cup
1 S. Dieng 2 F. Mendy 3 Koulibaly (c) 4 P. Cissé 5 I. Gueye 6 N. Mendy 7 Jackson 8 Kouyaté 9 Dia 10 M. N'Diaye 11 Ciss 12 Ballo-Touré 13 I. Ndiaye 14 Jakobs 15 Diatta 16 É. Mendy 17 P. Sarr 18 I. Sarr 19 Diédhiou 20 B. Dieng 21 Sabaly 22 Diallo 23 Gomis 24 Name 25 Loum 26 P. Gueye Coach: A. Cissé

v t e Senegal squad – 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
1 Gomis 2 F. Mendy 3 Koulibaly (c) 4 Seck 5 I. Gueye 6 N. Mendy 7 Jackson 8 Kouyaté 9 Dieng 10 Mané 11 Ciss 12 Ballo-Touré 13 I. Ndiaye 14 Jakobs 15 Diatta 16 É. Mendy 17 P. Sarr 18 I. Sarr 19 Niakhaté 20 H. Diallo 21 Sabaly 22 A. Diallo 23 Diaw 24 Sima 25 Camara 26 P. Gueye 27 A. Ndiaye Coach: Cissé

v t e 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament
Goalkeepers	Édouard Mendy
Defenders	Saliou Ciss Edmond Tapsoba Mohamed Abdelmonem Achraf Hakimi
Midfielders	Nampalys Mendy Mohamed Elneny Blati Touré
Forwards	Sadio Mané Vincent Aboubakar Mohamed Salah
Coach	Aliou Cissé

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