Douglas Mendes (footballer, born 2004)

Douglas Mendes Moreira (born 13 June 2004) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Red Bull Bragantino on loan from the Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg.

Club career
Born in Tocantins, Minas Gerais, Douglas Mendes joined Ponte Preta's youth sides as an under-15. He made his first team debut on 26 November 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute for Gustavo Cipriano in a 3–2 Série B home win over Coritiba.

Douglas Mendes became a starter for Ponte during the 2022 Série B, but moved to Série A side Red Bull Bragantino on 5 August 2022, signing a five-year contract. He made his debut in the top tier on 9 November, starting in a 6–0 away loss against Fortaleza.

On 14 February 2023, Douglas Mendes was loaned to FC Liefering until June. On 1 July, Bragantino confirmed his transfer to Red Bull Salzburg; he remained assigned to Liefering.

On 10 January 2024, Mendes returned to Red Bull Bragantino on loan until the end of the year.

International
Brazil U20
 * South American U-20 Championship: 2023