Senegal: Nobel Mendy knocks on the doors of the Teranga Lions

Rayo Vallecano's center-back shines in La Liga this season.

Africa 11 March 2026 at 15:01

After the announcement of Malang Sarr’s arrival, Nobel Mendy could be set to discover the den of the Teranga Lions during the upcoming FIFA international break in March.

Several sources in Senegal indicate that Nobel Mendy has been called up for the two friendlies in March against Peru and Gambia.

#ExcluMatch360: Nobel Mendy 🇸🇳 has been called up by Pape Thiaw!

After delivering outstanding performances since the start of the season in La Liga 🇪🇸, the Rayo Vallecano defender is being rewarded with a call-up to the Senegal national team.

According to our information, the player born in Guédiawaye... pic.twitter.com/jmwjDuKqcu
— Match360 (@Match360TV) 10 March 2026

If these reports are confirmed, the young center-back, just 21 years old, will earn his first call-up with the African champions. It's a dream come true for him. "The World Cup has been my childhood dream and a clear goal in my mind," he recently stated in an interview.

Nobel Mendy has featured in 17 matches, starting 16 of them in La Liga this season for Rayo Vallecano. He has scored twice, including a goal against Atlético Madrid during a 3-0 victory on matchday 24.

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