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Fakayejo Paul
Legendary Senegalese goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has officially announced his retirement from international football at the age of 34.
The Al-Ahli shot-stopper posted a poignant farewell message—“Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal”—alongside a video reflecting on his eight-year international journey.
Career Stats & Legacy Highlights
- Caps & Clean Sheets:Mendy departs with 59 senior caps and an impressive 31 clean sheets for the Lions of Teranga since making his international debut under Aliou Cissé in 2018.
- AFCON Glory:He was instrumental in Senegal’s historic first-ever 2021 Africa Cup of Nations triumph in Cameroon, saving crucial penalties in the final against Egypt and earning the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper award.
- World Cup Stages:Represented Senegal at both the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups, featuring heavily in their run to the Round of 16 in the United States.
- Active Yashin Trophy Nominee:Mendy calls time on his international career while named on the 10-player shortlist for the 2026 Yashin Trophy (Ballon d’Or best goalkeeper award) following another silverware-winning season with Al-Ahli.
The Senegalese Football Federation released an official tribute honoring Mendy, stating: “There are careers measured in caps and trophies… and those measured by the place they hold in the memory of a people. Édouard Mendy belongs to that category.”