Marcel Mendes-Dudziński (born 14 May 2005) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ekstraklasa club Piast Gliwice.
Early life Mendes-Dudziński started playing football at the age of five.
Club career On 3 July 2024, after spending three years in Benfica's youth system, Mendes-Dudziński returned to Poland to join Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw on a four-year contract. On 16 January 2026, he joined II liga side Świt Szczecin on loan for the remainder of the season. He left Legia on 9 July 2026 without making a first-team appearance.
Two days later, Mendes-Dudziński signed a three-year deal with fellow Ekstraklasa club Piast Gliwice.
International career He has captained the Poland national under-17 team.
Style of play
Mendes-Dudziński has received comparisons to Cameroon international Andre Onana.
Personal life Born to a Polish mother and a Brazilian father, he also holds Brazilian citizenship. He has regarded Brazil international Ederson as his football idol.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeaguePolish CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPogoń Szczecin II2020–21III liga, gr. I30———30Legia Warsaw2024–25Ekstraklasa00000000002025–26Ekstraklasa0000000000Total0000000000Legia Warsaw II2024–25III liga, gr. I100———100Świt Szczecin (loan)2025–26II liga00———00Piast Gliwice2026–27Ekstraklasa0000——00Career total130000000130
Honours Legia Warsaw II Polish Cup (Masovia regionals): 2024–25
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