Rui Mendes is a Portuguese professional footballer. He is famous for being a key player for Emmen in the Eerste Divisie, donning the #7 shirt in the right winger position. He joined up with 1899 Hoffenheim aged 18 on a two-year contract. Among his accomplishments, Mendes notably contributed to Emmen's success in clinching the Eerste Divisie title during the 2021-22 season.
Rui Mendes Family
Born on November 10, 1999, Rui Mendes hails from Gondar, Amarante, Portugal. His birth name is Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes. He relocated to Dissen, Lower Saxony, with his family when he was seven years old. Holding Portuguese nationality and identifying as Portuguese-White, Mendes marked his 23rd birthday in 2022.
His football journey began in the youth academy of Arminia Bielefeld, but he didn't secure a professional contract there. Instead, at the age of 18, he signed a two-year deal with 1899 Hoffenheim, where he trained with the first team under Julian Nagelsmann and featured for their second team before departing on a free transfer in 2021.
Rui Mendes Football Career
- In a trial match for FC Emmen, Mendes netted two goals against Heracles Almelo, securing himself a contract.
- Throughout the 2021-22 season, Mendes played a crucial role in FC Emmen's victorious campaign in the Eerste Divisie.
- In the game, he registered goals in eight consecutive matches – an impressive feat that was only one short of the all-time FC Emmen record set during the 2001-02 season when Paul Weerman achieved a remarkable nine consecutive match goals.
Rui Mendes Net Worth
Rui Mendes, a promising young football talent currently affiliated with Emmen, has amassed an estimated net worth of $1.3 million by 2023. His main source of wealth comes from his successful football career. He earns an annual salary exceeding a thousand dollars from his professional endeavors, and his market value is evaluated at €700k as of June 23, 2023. He enjoys a comfortable and enviable lifestyle at present.
Rui Mendes Height
Rui Mendes is a cool footballer with a standing height of 1.80 meters. He has a well-maintained bodyweight of 72 KG. He has an athletic physique, diligently maintaining it through regular exercise. He sports short, black hair and captivating brown eyes. He has a healthy body at present.
