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Nuno Mendes

Nuno Alexandre Tavares Mendes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nuno Alexandre Tavares Mendes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team. Born in Sintra on 19 June 2002, he came through Sporting CP’s academy before moving to PSG in 2022. He is widely regarded as one of the top left-backs in world football.

Club career

Mendes developed at Sporting CP and made his first-team breakthrough there before transferring to Paris Saint-Germain in 2022. His PSG profile notes he had already established himself as a young full-back with Sporting before the move.

International career

He made his senior debut for Portugal in 2021 and has since become a regular option for the national team. Sources describe him as a Portugal international left-back.

Playing style

Mendes is listed as a left-back or left defender by major sources, reflecting his role on the left side of defence. He is widely described as one of the strongest players in his position.

Status and availability

Recent source material does not provide a confirmed current injury report in the search results provided. Transfer and roster sources still list him as a PSG player, and no verified transfer move is stated in the results.

Key facts

  • He joined Paris Saint-Germain from Sporting CP in 2022.
  • He plays primarily as a left-back.
  • He has been a Portugal senior international since 2021.
  • PSG’s official profile lists him as born in Sintra on 19 June 2002.
  • He is under contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to PSG and transfer-market profiles.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nuno Mendes?
Nuno Mendes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team.
How old is Nuno Mendes?
Born on 19 June 2002, he is 24 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What position does Nuno Mendes play?
He plays as a left-back.
Which club does Nuno Mendes play for?
He plays for Paris Saint-Germain.
Is Nuno Mendes injured?
The provided sources do not show a verified current injury update; PSG and profile listings still identify him as an active PSG player.
Nuno Mendes transfer news
The search results show him as a Paris Saint-Germain player under contract, with no confirmed transfer move reported in the provided sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuno_Mendes_(footballer,_born_2002)
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, position, PSG and Portugal identification.
  2. Paris Saint-Germain — https://www.psg.fr/en/players/nuno-mendes
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, youth and senior career context, position, club affiliation.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/290591/nuno-mendes
    Supports: Birthdate, club, position, nationality.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/nuno-mendes/profil/spieler/616341
    Supports: Position, current club, date of birth/age, contract end.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuno_Mendes_(footballer,_born_2002)
    Supports: Portuguese footballer identity and broad career details.