Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro (born 15 March 1992) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for and captains Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama.
Career Lille On 8 July 2017, Ligue 1 side Lille announced the signing of Mendes on a five-year contract. The transfer fee was reported as "worth up to €9 million" after being signed by manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Lyon On 3 July 2019, Mendes signed for Ligue 1 club Lyon.
Vasco da Gama On 3 July 2025, Mendes signed for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama until December 2027. He quickly established himself as a starter and helped organize Vasco's defensive midfield, helping them reach the 2025 Copa do Brasil finals. On 15 March 2026, Mendes captained Vasco da Gama and scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Palmeiras.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGoiás2012Série B35160——1125232013Série A27170——141482201434320—41161565Total965150—4141415610São Paulo2015Série A35151—30110542201632220—14114162420175050—11154265Total723121—18240514211Lille2017–18Ligue 13132120——3542018–193502000——370Total6634120——724Lyon2019–20Ligue 1220304080—3702020–2132030———3502021–2229100—80—3712022–2331130———341Total11429040160—1432Al-Rayyan2023-24QSL0000——0000Total0000—000000Career total349133926038381951227
1.Includes Campeonato Goiano and Campeonato Paulista.
Honours Goiás Campeonato Goiano: 2012, 2013 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2012 São Paulo Florida Cup: 2017 Lyon Emirates Cup: 2019 Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2019–20
References
External links
Profile at the Olympique Lyonnais website