Carlos Mendes Gomes
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Carlos Mendes Gomes[1] | ||
Date of birth | 14 November 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Yeumbeul, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Bolton Wanderers | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
Lanzarote | |||
Getafe | |||
Atlético Madrid | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2018 | West Didsbury & Chorlton | ||
2018–2021 | Morecambe | 74 | (17) |
2021–2023 | Luton Town | 9 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Fleetwood Town (loan) | 32 | (7) |
2023– | Bolton Wanderers | 16 | (2) |
International career‡ | |||
2023– | Guinea-Bissau | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:34, 27 February 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:43, 18 January 2024 (UTC) |
Carlos Mendes Gomes (born 14 November 1998) is a professional footballer who plays for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers, as a winger. Born in Senegal, he plays for the Guinea-Bissau national team.
Early life
[edit]Born in Yeumbeul, Dakar Region,[3] to a family of Bissau-Guinean and Gambian descent,[4][5] Mendes Gomes and his family moved to Spain when he was a child,[6] after his father Carlos sought work in construction.[7] The family moved to Lanzarote.[6] He is the cousin of the Gambian footballer Jacob Mendy.[8] He was naturalized as a Spanish citizen.[5]
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]After spending 10 years at UD Lanzarote,[5] Mendes Gomes moved on his own to Madrid aged 15, where he began playing for Getafe.[6] A season later he signed for Atlético Madrid's youth teams.[3][6][9]
His family then moved to England, after his father thought it was better for the children's education,[6] with the family relocating to Salford.[7] Mendes Gomes could not speak any English and did not play football for a year.[6] He then began playing for West Didsbury & Chorlton, scoring seven league goals in 50 games in all competitions during his two-season spell.[10]
Morecambe
[edit]In May 2018, Mendes Gomes signed for Morecambe alongside Lamin Jagne, after being scouted whilst studying at The Manchester College and playing for their football academy.[11] He made his professional debut on 14 August 2018, replacing Rhys Oates in a 3–1 EFL Cup away loss against Preston North End.[12] He made 19 appearances for the club across the 2018–19 season, with 15 appearances coming in League Two.[12] A one-year contract option was exercised by Morecambe at the end of the 2018–19 season.[13]
Mendes Gomes scored his first goal for Morecambe in a 2–1 defeat at home to Oldham Athletic on 26 December 2019.[14][15] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2019–20 season.[16]
In April 2021 he was linked with a transfer away from the club following a series of strong performances, which attracted praise from Morecambe manager Derek Adams.[17] In May 2021 he was voted the Supporters' Player Of The Season.[18] On 31 May 2021, he scored a 107th-minute penalty in the League Two play-off final, securing a 1–0 win against Newport County and Morecambe's first ever promotion to the third tier of English football.[19] In June 2021 the club activated an extension to his contract.[20] He was the club's top scorer in the 2020–21 season, with 15 goals.[21]
Luton Town
[edit]On 26 June 2021, Mendes Gomes signed for Championship side Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.[22][23] In January 2022 he assisted Luton teammate Dion Pereira secure a loan move to Bradford City, who were managed by Derek Adams, who had managed Mendes Gomes at Morecambe.[21]
He moved on loan to Fleetwood Town in August 2022.[24]
Bolton Wanderers
[edit]On 24 July 2023 he signed for Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.[25] The transfer was reported to be around £300,000 by The Bolton News.[26]
International career
[edit]Mendes Gomes was born in Senegal and is of Bissau-Guinean and Gambian descent, and raised in Spain. On 3 November 2023, he was called up to the Guinea-Bissau national football team.[27] He debuted with Guinea-Bissau in a 1–0 win over Djibouti on 20 November 2023.[28]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 27 February 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Morecambe | 2018–19[12] | League Two | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 19 | 0 |
2019–20[29] | League Two | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 18 | 2 | |
2020–21[30] | League Two | 43 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[b] | 1 | 54 | 16 | |
Total | 74 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 91 | 18 | ||
Luton Town | 2021–22[31] | Championship | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
2022–23[32] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | ||
Fleetwood Town (loan) | 2022–23[32] | League One | 32 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 37 | 9 |
Bolton Wanderers | 2023–24[33] | League One | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 2 | 23 | 4 |
2024–25[34] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 4 | ||
Career Total | 131 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 166 | 33 |
International
[edit]- As of match played 18 January 2024[35]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Guinea-Bissau | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
2024 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 4 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Morecambe" (PDF). English Football League. p. 85. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- ^ Carlos Mendes Gomes at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "West Didsbury & Chorlton man Mendes signs for Morecambe". Non-League Daily. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Angleterre : Carlos Mendes Gomes, l'Hispano-sénégalais qui impressionne jusqu'aux regards des Glasgow Rangers". wiwsport.com (in French). 10 April 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "ENTRETIEN EXCLUSIF AVEC CARLOS MENDES GOMES : " Je suis convaincu que je finirai par représenter le Sénégal "". wiwsport (in French). 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
It's just a common description around me because of my (Spanish) nationality. I spent most of my years in Spain and it is the country where I grew up. For those who don't know me, I'm a Senegalese footballer and I'm 24 years old. I have not yet had any contact with the Senegalese federation. But I received proposals to represent Guinea Bissau and Gambia for which I am eligible. I did not answer because I am also eligible to represent Senegal. Would I respond favorably to the call of the selection of Senegal? Absolutely ! It would be a dream come true to wear the Senegalese jersey and be able to represent the Teranga lions. I haven't made a decision yet, but I would like to wait because I am convinced that I will end up representing Senegal.
- ^ a b c d e f "Atletico Madrid to Morecambe: Carlos Mendes Gomes' journey from La Liga to League Two". Sky Sports.
- ^ a b Marshall, Tyrone (31 May 2021). "'I fell in love with Manchester': From Senegal to Wembley via West Didsbury". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ "Interview Jacob Mendy Mendy" (PDF). Wealdstone FC. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ White, Jim (8 January 2021). "Former Atletico Madrid youngster Carlos Mendes Gomes savouring 'dream' FA Cup tie against Chelsea". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Profile". West Didsbury & Chorlton A.F.C. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "LAMIN JAGNE & CARLOS MENDES GOMES SIGN". Morecambe F.C. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Morecambe release five players but extend the deals of four more". BBC Sport. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "Morecambe 1–2 Oldham Athletic". BBC Sport. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Browne, Gavin (13 January 2020). "Derek Adams praises Morecambe youngster Carlos Mendes-Gomes for his performances of late". The Visitor. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST". Morecambe F.C.
- ^ Browne, Gavin (16 April 2021). "Morecambe boss compliments top scorer amid transfer speculation". The Visitor. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "CARLOS MENDES GOMES | Supporters' Player Of The Season". Morecambe F.C.
- ^ Gholam, Simeon (31 May 2021). "Morecambe 1-0 Newport AET: Carlos Mendes Gomes penalty sends Shrimps into League One". Sky Sports. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST". Morecambe F.C.
- ^ a b "How the Morecambe connection helped lure Pereira to Valley Parade". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Carlos Mendes Gomes signs for the Hatters from Morecambe!". Luton Town F.C. 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Luton sign Shrimps forward Mendes Gomes". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Fleetwood sign Luton's Mendes Gomes on loan". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Bolton sign forward Mendes Gomes from Luton" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Transfer deadline day live blog - Latest news and gossip from Wanderers". The Bolton News. 1 February 2024.
- ^ "UMA NOVIDADE NA LISTA DE BACIRO CANDÉ PARA INÍCIO DE QUALIFICAÇÃO PARA O MUNDIAL 2026". 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Djibouti vs. Guinea-Bissau - 20 November 2023 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Carlos Mendes Gomes at National-Football-Teams.com
- 1998 births
- Living people
- People from Dakar Region
- Bissau-Guinean men's footballers
- Guinea-Bissau men's international footballers
- Senegalese men's footballers
- Spanish men's footballers
- Senegalese emigrants to Spain
- Getafe CF footballers
- Atlético Madrid footballers
- West Didsbury & Chorlton A.F.C. players
- Morecambe F.C. players
- Luton Town F.C. players
- Fleetwood Town F.C. players
- Naturalised association football players
- Bolton Wanderers F.C. players
- Men's association football wingers
- Bissau-Guinean expatriate men's footballers
- Senegalese expatriate men's footballers
- Spanish expatriate men's footballers
- Spanish expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
- English Football League players
- Naturalised citizens of Spain
- Bissau-Guinean people of Gambian descent
- Senegalese people of Bissau-Guinean descent
- Senegalese people of Gambian descent
- Sportspeople of Bissau-Guinean descent
- Spanish people of Bissau-Guinean descent
- Spanish people of Gambian descent
- Sportspeople of Gambian descent
- 2023 Africa Cup of Nations players