Matthew Mendy

Matthew Mendy (born 13 June 1983 in Serekunda) is a football defender from Gambia, he currently plays for FC Jazz in the Finnish second tier Ykkönen. Mendy was signed by Jazz in August 2014.

Career
From 2001 to 2007 Mendy was studying in the United States and played for Alabama A&M Bulldogs and George Mason Patriots. In April 2007 he was transferred to German team KFC Uerdingen 05 and later to 1. FC Kleve. After only one month with Kleve he was signed by Erste Liga club 1. FC Vöcklabruck. Mendy has also played in China, Sweden, Malta and in 2013–2014 for Feni Soccer Club in Bangladesh Premier League.

International
Mendy has capped nine times for the Gambia national football team