João Mendes (footballer, born 2000)

João Miguel Teixeira Mendes (born 13 April 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Vitória de Guimarães.

[2] On 7 July 2021, Mendes joined FC Porto on a three-year contract, being assigned to the B team in the Liga Portugal 2.

[4][5] Mendes' first competitive appearance for the main squad took place on 15 December 2021, as an 80th-minute substitute for Nanu in the 1–0 home win over Rio Ave F.C.

[6][7] A month later, he made his Primeira Liga bow by replacing Wendell late into a 4–1 away victory against B-SAD.

[8] On 23 October 2022, Mendes scored his first second-tier goal for Porto's reserves, in a 3–0 win at Trofense.