Carlos Mendes Gomes

Carlos Mendes Gomes (born 14 November 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for English club Morecambe, as a striker.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mendes and the second or maternal family name is Gomes.
Carlos Mendes Gomes
Personal information
Full name Carlos Mendes Gomes[1]
Date of birth (1998-11-14) 14 November 1998
Place of birth Yeumbeul, Dakar Region, Senegal[2]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Morecambe
Number 11
Youth career
Atlético Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 West Didsbury & Chorlton 50 (7)
2018– Morecambe 55 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:04, 6 February 2021 (UTC)

Career

Born in Yeumbeul, Dakar, Mendes Gomes moved to Spain at early age and played for Atlético Madrid's youth teams.[2] In 2016 he went to England and represented West Didsbury & Chorlton, scoring seven league goals in 50 games during his two-year spell.[4]

In May 2018, Mendes Gomes signed for Morecambe alongside Lamin Jagne, after being scouted whilst studying at The Manchester College and playing for their football academy.[5] He made his senior debut on 14 August 2018, replacing Rhys Oates in a 3–1 EFL Cup away loss against Preston North End.[6]

A one-year contract option was exercised by Morecambe at the end of the 2018–19 season.[7] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2019–20 season.[8]

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Morecambe" (PDF). English Football League. p. 85. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. "West Didsbury & Chorlton man Mendes signs for Morecambe". Non-League Daily. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  3. "Carlos Mendes Gomes". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  4. "Profile". West Didsbury & Chorlton A.F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  5. "LAMIN JAGNE & CARLOS MENDES GOMES SIGN". Morecambe F.C. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  6. "Games played by Carlos Mendes Gomes in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  7. "Morecambe release five players but extend the deals of four more". BBC Sport. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  8. "RETAINED LIST". www.morecambefc.com.


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