Nampalys Mendy (born 23 June 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Leicester City. Born and raised in France, he represents Senegal at international level.
Due to his small stature, simple distribution, and reliable style of play, Mendy has been compared to former French international, Claude Makelele. Monaco club scout Didier Christophe, for example, referred to Mendy as a "carbon copy" of Makelele. Mendy featured in the 2021 AFCON final match against Egypt.
Mendy is a defensive midfielder known for his resilience, intelligence, and good distribution of the ball. Despite his age and size, Mendy has been praised for his mature and robust play, inviting comparison with former France international Claude Makelele. |
