Alexandre Mendy
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Noël Alexandre "Alex" Mendy (born 11 August 1981 in Paris) is a French footballer who plays as a Winger and can play as a Forward or Attacking central midfielder. He played formerly for FK Mladá Boleslav
and helped them win the Czech Republic Football Cup
in 2011. He is known for his skill and pace.
. Before trying his career in the Czech 1st Division in 2003 when he moved to FK Marila Příbram
. The first club he played for in the Gambrinus Liga was FK Marila Příbram
where he scored 16 league goals in 57 appearances before moving to FK Siad Most
.
on loan. Mendy made his European debut for Boleslaw against Palermo
. In 2007, Mendy scored for Boleslav in the group stages of the UEFA Cup
against Villareal CF and IF Elfsborg
, However they failed to qualify past the group stage after losing to AEK Athens and Fiorentina. Despite only scoring one goal in 24 league appearances, his move to FK Mladá Boleslav
was made permanent in 2008.
During the 2010–11 season, Mendy played all 30 league games for FK Mladá Boleslav
scoring six goals as he helped them finish in fifth place in the Gambrinus Liga
and also win the Czech Republic Football Cup
for the first time in Boleslav's history after beating SK Sigma Olomouc
on penalties, Mendy scored one of the penalties for Mladá Boleslav in the final. The Cup win also saw Boleslav qualify for the UEFA Europa League for the following season. After his contract with FK Mladá Boleslav
expired in June 2011, Mendy sought pastures new and became a free agent. He has found the back of the net 50 times in 136 appearances in the Gambrinus Liga
.
along with fellow trialists Jlloyd Samuel
and Isiah Osbourne
. He played for Leeds in the friendly against Sheffield Wednesday
where he was officially confirmed as the unnamed trialist by his real name. With Mendy impressing in his first two pre season games with Leeds his trial was extended even further for the match against Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball
. With Mendy again impressing, starting his third pre-season match in a row for Leeds.
Mendy again played for Leeds in their 3–2 win against Newcastle United
at Elland Road, coming on as a second half substitute where he impressed on the right wing. After the match manager Simon Grayson
said he would make a decision whether to sign Mendy and fellow trialist Boldi Bodor in the next two days after saying he felt both trialists had done ok in their spells. On 4 August 2011, Grayson confirmed on Yorkshire Radio
the club were looking into signing Mendy permanently, however the deal was taking time as there were complications. Grayson confirmed that he was looking to sign the player and send him out on loan to help him learn the English game.
With Leeds enterring contract talks with Mendy, the move was called off on 11 August, after Leeds decided that they had to prioritise the transfer budget to sign players in other positions.
who plays as a defensive midfielder.
FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav is a Czech football club from Mladá Boleslav.- Recent times :The team was promoted to Gambrinus liga for the first time in its history in 2004 and in their first top-flight season fought against relegation, eventually finishing in 14th place...
and helped them win the Czech Republic Football Cup
Czech Republic Football Cup
The Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
in 2011. He is known for his skill and pace.
Early career
Born in Paris. Mendy started his career at French club FC VersaillesFC Versailles
Football Club de Versailles 78 is a French semi-professional association football club based in the commune of Versailles, Île-de-France. Their home stadium is the Stade de Montbauron, which has a capacity of 6,208 people. As of the 2009–10 season, Versailles play in the Division Supériore...
. Before trying his career in the Czech 1st Division in 2003 when he moved to FK Marila Příbram
FK Marila Príbram
1. FK Příbram is a Czech football club from Příbram. The team originated from two clubs, the 1967 Champions Cup semi-finalist Dukla Prague, which tradition it carries, and FC Příbram, merged together in 1996.-History:...
. The first club he played for in the Gambrinus Liga was FK Marila Příbram
FK Marila Príbram
1. FK Příbram is a Czech football club from Příbram. The team originated from two clubs, the 1967 Champions Cup semi-finalist Dukla Prague, which tradition it carries, and FC Příbram, merged together in 1996.-History:...
where he scored 16 league goals in 57 appearances before moving to FK Siad Most
FK SIAD Most
FK Baník Most is a Czech football club based in the city of Most, approximately 75 kilometers north-west of Prague.The club's home stadium is Fotbalový stadion Josefa Masopusta....
.
Mladá Boleslav
In 2007 he joined FK Mladá BoleslavFK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav is a Czech football club from Mladá Boleslav.- Recent times :The team was promoted to Gambrinus liga for the first time in its history in 2004 and in their first top-flight season fought against relegation, eventually finishing in 14th place...
on loan. Mendy made his European debut for Boleslaw against Palermo
Palermo
Palermo is a city in Southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old...
. In 2007, Mendy scored for Boleslav in the group stages of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
against Villareal CF and IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg is a Swedish football club located in Borås. The club has won five national championship titles, the latest in 2006, and two national cup titles. Currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan. Elfsborg is based at Borås Arena...
, However they failed to qualify past the group stage after losing to AEK Athens and Fiorentina. Despite only scoring one goal in 24 league appearances, his move to FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav is a Czech football club from Mladá Boleslav.- Recent times :The team was promoted to Gambrinus liga for the first time in its history in 2004 and in their first top-flight season fought against relegation, eventually finishing in 14th place...
was made permanent in 2008.
During the 2010–11 season, Mendy played all 30 league games for FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav is a Czech football club from Mladá Boleslav.- Recent times :The team was promoted to Gambrinus liga for the first time in its history in 2004 and in their first top-flight season fought against relegation, eventually finishing in 14th place...
scoring six goals as he helped them finish in fifth place in the Gambrinus Liga
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
and also win the Czech Republic Football Cup
Czech Republic Football Cup
The Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
for the first time in Boleslav's history after beating SK Sigma Olomouc
SK Sigma Olomouc
SK Sigma Olomouc is a Czech football club from the city of Olomouc. They reached the quarterfinals of the 1991-1992 UEFA Cup.Since 2011, Olomouc have had an agreement where FK SAN-JV Šumperk is acting as their farm team.- Historical names :...
on penalties, Mendy scored one of the penalties for Mladá Boleslav in the final. The Cup win also saw Boleslav qualify for the UEFA Europa League for the following season. After his contract with FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav
FK Mladá Boleslav is a Czech football club from Mladá Boleslav.- Recent times :The team was promoted to Gambrinus liga for the first time in its history in 2004 and in their first top-flight season fought against relegation, eventually finishing in 14th place...
expired in June 2011, Mendy sought pastures new and became a free agent. He has found the back of the net 50 times in 136 appearances in the Gambrinus Liga
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
.
Leeds United trial
On 19 July 2011, he played as an unnamed trialist on the right wing for Leeds United during a friendly match against RochdaleRochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
along with fellow trialists Jlloyd Samuel
Jlloyd Samuel
Jlloyd Samuel is a Trinidadian footballer who last played for Bolton Wanderers as a defender. He is a Trinidad and Tobago international.-Aston Villa:...
and Isiah Osbourne
Isiah Osbourne
Isaiah George Osbourne is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. He is a former England under-16 international who started his career with Aston Villa. Osbourne had loan spells with Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough and Sheffield...
. He played for Leeds in the friendly against Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
where he was officially confirmed as the unnamed trialist by his real name. With Mendy impressing in his first two pre season games with Leeds his trial was extended even further for the match against Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball
Sandefjord Fotball
Sandefjord Fotball is a Norwegian professional football club, founded on September 10, 1998. The club plays in the Adeccoligaen. Their home ground is the Komplett.no Arena, located in Sandefjord, Vestfold....
. With Mendy again impressing, starting his third pre-season match in a row for Leeds.
Mendy again played for Leeds in their 3–2 win against Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
at Elland Road, coming on as a second half substitute where he impressed on the right wing. After the match manager Simon Grayson
Simon Grayson
Simon Nicholas Grayson is a retired English footballer and current manager of Leeds United. He is the elder brother of cricketer Paul Grayson....
said he would make a decision whether to sign Mendy and fellow trialist Boldi Bodor in the next two days after saying he felt both trialists had done ok in their spells. On 4 August 2011, Grayson confirmed on Yorkshire Radio
Yorkshire Radio
Yorkshire Radio is a British digital radio station broadcasting to Yorkshire on DAB. The station is owned by Leeds United A.F.C. and broadcasts live coverage of all first-team games, plus pop music from the 1960s to the present day.-History:...
the club were looking into signing Mendy permanently, however the deal was taking time as there were complications. Grayson confirmed that he was looking to sign the player and send him out on loan to help him learn the English game.
With Leeds enterring contract talks with Mendy, the move was called off on 11 August, after Leeds decided that they had to prioritise the transfer budget to sign players in other positions.
Chesterfield
On 17 August 2011, Mendy signed for Chesterfield on a 1 year deal until 30 June 2012.Personal life
Alexandre is the older brother of Vincent MendyVincent Mendy
Vincent Mendy is a French football defensive midfielder who currently plays for FC Sète.-FK SIAD Most:Mendy made his professional league debut at the age of 19, on 1 April 2007, starting for FK SIAD Most in a 0-0 draw with FK Teplice during the 2006-07 season of the Gambrinus liga, the top...
who plays as a defensive midfielder.