Ryan Mendes

Ryan Mendes, born on January eighth, nineteen ninety, is a distinguished Cape Verdean professional footballer who currently showcases his talent as a winger for TFF 1. Lig club Iğdır and the Cape Verde national team. His career has been marked by significant stints in various leagues, particularly in France, where he played for notable clubs such as Le Havre and Lille.

In addition to his time in France, Mendes has also made his mark in the UAE Pro League with teams like Sharjah and Al-Nasr. His journey has taken him through England's Championship with Nottingham Forest, as well as the Turkish Süper Lig, where he played for Kayserispor and Fatih Karagümrük.

Internationally, Mendes has been a vital asset for the Cape Verde national team since making his senior debut in two thousand ten. Over the years, he has earned more than ninety caps and has represented his country at the Africa Cup of Nations in two thousand thirteen, two thousand fifteen, two thousand twenty-one, and two thousand twenty-three.

Notably, Ryan Mendes holds the record as Cape Verde’s most capped player and top goalscorer, solidifying his legacy in the national football scene.