Benjamin Mendy is a professional soccer player from France. He was born on July 17, 1994, in Longjumeau, France.
Benjamin Mendy Biography
Benjamin Mendy began his youth career with local clubs in the Paris region before joining Le Havre’s youth academy in 2011. He made his professional debut for the club in 2012 and quickly established himself as one of the best left-backs in Ligue 2.
In 2013, Mendy signed with French Ligue 1 club Marseille. He made his debut for the club in August of that year and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club over the next four seasons. During his time at Marseille, Mendy was known for his strong defensive skills and his ability to get forward and contribute to the attack.
In July 2017, Mendy signed with English Premier League club Manchester City. He made his debut for the club in September 2017 and quickly became a key player for the team.
He was an important part of the team that won the Premier League in the 2017-2018 season. However, his time with the club was hampered by injuries and he appeared in only 15 league games in the 2018-2019 season.
Mendy’s strong performances at Manchester City earned him a call-up to the French national team in 2016. He made his debut for Les Bleus in March 2017 and has since become a regular member of the team. He was a part of the French squad that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Off the field, Mendy is known for his outgoing personality and love of social media. He has a large following on Instagram and is known for his humorous and entertaining posts.
Overall, Benjamin Mendy is a talented and versatile left-back who has established himself as one of the best players in his position. He is a key player for Manchester City and the French national team and has a bright future ahead of him in the world of soccer.
Cheshire Constabulary charged Mendy with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on August 26, 2021, and remanded him in custody.
The initial charges stemmed from alleged offenses committed by three different female complainants, all of whom were over the age of 16, between October 2020 and August 2021.
His bail application was denied because he had violated prior bail conditions requiring him not to host any house parties. Manchester City has suspended him pending the outcome of his trial. On September 10, Mendy appeared in court and was remanded in custody.
Mendy was charged with two additional counts of rape on November 16, 2021. In December, he was charged with another count of rape, this time against a new complainant.
Mendy was granted bail on the condition that he live at his home address in Prestbury, Cheshire, not contact the complainants, and surrender his passport on January 7, 2022.
On February 2, he appeared in court to face a new attempted rape charge against a sixth complainant. On May 22, Mendy pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape, one of attempted rape, and one of sexual assault against six complainants. Mendy was charged with an additional rape on June 1st, according to a new complainant.
The trial began at Chester Crown Court on August 10, 2022. Mendy was charged with eight counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault. He entered a not guilty plea to all charges.
Mendy was found not guilty of one count of rape against a 19-year-old woman on September 13, 2022. After the prosecution decided not to pursue a guilty verdict on the one count, Judge Stephen Everett instructed the jury to return a not guilty verdict.
This came after video emerged of the complainant having consensual sex with Mendy’s co-accused, Louis Saha Matturie, on an alleged rape occasion.
Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by a jury on January 13, 2023.
Benjamin Mendy Age
Benjamin Mendy was born on July 17, 1994, so as of 2022, he is 28 years old.
Benjamin Mendy Height
He has a height of 1.85 meters.
Benjamin Mendy Parents
His parents are Monique Mendy and Benjamin Mendy Sr.
Benjamin Mendy Wife
As of 2022, Benjamin Mendy was not married.
Benjamin Mendy Children
As of 2022, Benjamin Mendy had no children.
Benjamin Mendy Net Worth
Benjamin Mendy has an estimated net worth of $30 million.
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