Nobel Mendy
HUL
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Sep 3, 2004 (22)
Left
6'2"
172 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Plays first half in cup tie
Mendy played 45 minutes in Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat to Sunderland before being replaced at halftime, with coach Sergej Jakirovic confirming the substitution was planned, per Hull Live. "It was planned."
Analysis: Mendy partnered Lucas Herrington at center-back and delivered a solid display during his 45 minutes on the pitch. The halftime withdrawal was not injury-related, with manager Sergej Jakirovic confirming it was part of the plan for the defender. Mendy has now been substituted in each of his four appearances this season, suggesting Hull are continuing to manage his minutes rather than consistently asking him to complete full matches.
Solid defensively in another clean sheet
Mendy had two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Aston Villa.
Analysis: Mendy played on the front foot against Villa with three tackles won, two interceptions, four clearances and a block, while his aggressive physicality was enough to invite a penalty shout more than once. The center-back also likes to break forward with the ball and has now taken four shots across the first three games, with at least one in each match. He has made five tackles, two interceptions, 21 clearances and four blocks overall. Mendy lasted 71 minutes as his workload continues to be managed, but this was the first time he came through a match without a physical issue. The center-back has been superb to open the season and was part of a solid back line that kept its third straight clean sheet.
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