Nuno Mendes, the 24-year-old Paris Saint-Germain full-back, has established himself as a world-class player in his position. This is evidenced by comments made to Canal11 by Roberto Carlos, the Brazilian Real Madrid legend (1996–2007).
Roberto Carlos: “He attacks, he defends, he runs, he jumps, he scores.”
“His style of play is very similar to mine. I actually think he’s better than I was. Every era is different, but right now in world football, he represents the modern left-back. He reminds me of my time playing alongside Cafu. He isn’t just a defensive full-back; he attacks, defends, runs, jumps, and scores. He’s an all-round player, and that doesn’t surprise me—to play for Paris Saint-Germain, you have to be at a very high level.
You need to be at a very high level to play for Real Madrid, and Nuno is a player who performs without fear. The coach gives him the freedom to play because he knows there is cover behind him; he knows that when he gets forward, he can decide the outcome of a play and finish it off. So, I think he is a modern player who is going to win a lot more trophies in the future.”
In recent seasons, Nuno Mendes has established himself as a key figure for both the Portuguese national team and PSG. Since joining from Sporting CP in 2021, he has quickly stepped up his game and raised his performance level. A player of immense potential, he has continued to develop under Luis Enrique, cementing his status as a benchmark in his position.
His qualities are now indispensable to PSG, just as they would be for any top European team. Already a two-time Champions League winner, Nuno Mendes can set his sights even higher. Whether at club or international level, the Portuguese player has the ability to add to his trophy cabinet, securing both team and individual honors.
