Impact Mendes was summoned by Guinea-Bissau for AFCON. The defender hasn't been a major contributor in the starting XI and his absence isn't likely to change much going forward for the first team.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
HOUBOULANG MENDES DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Summoned for AFCON Mendes was called up for AFCON and will miss most of January.
Ready to return Mendes (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's clash with Las Palmas, according to manager Gaizka Gatriano.
Impact Mendes was in training throughout the week and is fully fit for Saturday's clash. It's a good sign for the defender though he has made just two appearances in 2023/24, and gone unused on the bench far more often than not.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up ankle injury Mendes has been dealing with an ankle injury and was not an option during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Girona, per el Diario de Almeria.
Impact Mendes got his first start of the season on Oct 6, making only two appearances to open up the campaign. With this injury, it could drop the defender back in the depth chart as he is already considered a bench option for Almeria.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Backup for much of season Mendes recorded one assist in 14 La Liga appearances (11 starts) for Almeria this campaign.
Impact Mendes was Alejandro Pozo's backup at right-back/right wing-back during his debut campaign in Spain after joining from FC Lorient last summer. The 25-year-old will want to continue pushing for the starting job next season.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs first assist with Almeria Mendes assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 win over Girona.
Impact Mendes made a lovely cross to Leo Baptistao in the center of the box for his first assist of the year. With four starts in a row, it looks like the Frenchman will stay in the starting lineup. He has totaled an assist, 14 crosses (three accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last four matches.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs four tackles in win Mendes made four tackles (two won) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Mendes has started in two straight games over Alejandro Pozo and Arnau Puigmal after opening the season on the bench. With six tackles made (four won) in that time, Mendes could be in line for a few more starts before the World Cup break.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not cleared by league Mendes has yet to be registered with La Liga and as such is likely to be unavailable for Monday's trip to Elche, according to Rafa Gongora of La Voz de Almeria.
Impact Mendes missed the opener against Real Madrid on Sunday for the same reason and will remain out until this situation is cleared. He and some of his teammates aren't the only ones to go through the new league rules and struggle to meet them, though there should be a resolution soon.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Almeria Mendes joined Almeria on a four-year contract after departing from French side Lorient, his new club announced Wednesday.
Impact Mendes had an exceptional season with 11 clean sheets in 36 starts and will now try his hand in Spain. He also made a fair contribution offensively with one assist on 65 crosses and made 58 tackles during his final term in France, though his production could be stunted upon joining a newly-promoted club.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goal Houboulang MENDES (90' +2 csc - OM) OLYMPIQUE DE MARSEILLE - FC LORIENT 21/22
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
