Douglas Mendes Moreira (born 13 June 2004) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Vila Nova.
Club career Born in Tocantins, Minas Gerais, Douglas Mendes joined Ponte Preta's youth sides as an under-15. He made his first team debut on 26 November 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute for Gustavo Cipriano in a 3–2 Série B home win over Coritiba.
Douglas Mendes became a starter for Ponte during the 2022 Série B, but moved to Série A side Red Bull Bragantino on 5 August 2022, signing a five-year contract. He made his debut in the top tier on 9 November, starting in a 6–0 away loss against Fortaleza.
On 14 February 2023, Douglas Mendes was loaned to FC Liefering until June. On 1 July, Bragantino confirmed his transfer to Red Bull Salzburg; he remained assigned to Liefering.
On 10 January 2024, Mendes returned to Red Bull Bragantino on loan until the end of the year. On 3 January 2025, the loan was extended until the end of 2025.
On 5 July 2026, Mendes returned to Brazil and signed with Vila Nova.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPonte Preta2021Série B1000———102022Série B800000——80Total900000——90Red Bull Bragantino2022Série A10————10FC Liefering (loan)2022–232. Liga30————30FC Liefering2023–242. Liga70————70Red Bull Bragantino (loan)2024Série A202502050—322Red Bull Salzburg2024–25Austrian Bundesliga00—000000002025–26Austrian Bundesliga10—0000—10Total10—00000010Liefering (loan)2025–262. Liga80————80Career total49250205000612
Honours Brazil U20 South American U-20 Championship: 2023
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