AT 14 YEARS OLD, the doctor told Mendy’s joint hospital that he wouldn’t be able to become a football player.
15 YEARS OLD, started walking again after a few months in a wheelchair.
18 YEARS OLD, SIGNED CONTRACT WITH Havre in Ligue 2
22 YEARS OLD, signed with Lyon, plays in Champions League
24 YEARS OLD, joining Real Madrid to fulfill his dream
26 YEARS OLD, first Champions League trophy
28 YEARS OLD, 2nd Champions League champion and considered the best left back today.
JOURNEY IN THE 15TH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WITH REAL MADRID:
Against Manchester City (two legs) – NEVER OVERCOMED ONCE
Confronted Bayern Munich (two matches) – OVERVIEWED ONCE
Confronted Borussia Dortmund (final) – NOT OVERCOMED ONCE
Mendy has faced Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Julian Brandt. Black for Jadon Sancho in the final when facing the best left-back in Europe today.