This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain won on penalties (4-3) after securing a 2-2 draw in regulation time in the 2025 European Super Cup against Tottenham. This was a remarkable performance collectively, and historic since it is the first time that PSG or any other French club has won this trophy. This also allowed Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back) to set a new record, as reported by Le Parisien.
“At just 23 years old, Nuno Mendes already has a trophy cabinet many veterans would envy. In just five years of his career, the PSG left-back has collected 14 titles, the latest coming on Wednesday night in Udine (Italy) during the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham.
This new title allowed him to surpass the previous record holder at that age, Frenchman Kingsley Coman — a former PSG academy player — who had won 13 competitions by the same age. Behind them are Kylian Mbappé with 12, Pelé and Lionel Messi with 11, and Cristiano Ronaldo and João Neves with 10. The Portuguese midfielder at PSG could well overtake his teammate too, as he still has three years to win four more trophies.”
Nuno Mendes thus becomes the first player aged 23 or under to have 14 trophies to his name. It’s an impressive feat and yet another reminder of his exceptional level — and his youth. He’s only at the start of his career and should continue to improve. The hope is that he will remain at PSG for many years to come.
Similarly, João Neves is also in a strong position to take this record, already boasting 10 trophies at just 20 years old. He could aim even higher: if PSG has another stellar season, he could already match his compatriot. (The Intercontinental Cup — which would also count for Mendes — the Trophée des Champions, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and the Champions League).
