Tag: Mendes

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son on looking to make his own path at Hull City
17 November 2025 Off

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son on looking to make his own path at Hull City

By Total Football News

Hull City academy winger Joao Mendes has said he does not feel extra pressure because he is the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho.

The 20-year-old joined the Tigers on a one-year deal in September after spending last season in Burnley’s youth set-up.

His father won the 2002 World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or in a career that saw him play for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan.

“I don’t

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Burnley: Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins club’s academy side
29 August 2024 Off

Burnley: Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes joins club’s academy side

By Total Football News

Burnley have signed Brazilian legend Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes to their under-21s squad.

The 19-year-old had previously been at Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy.

His father won the World Cup in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006, and was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2005.

Mendes came through the Cruzeiro academy in Brazil before signing for Barcelona Under-19s in 2023 following a successful trial.

Burnley head coach

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Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son would be ‘project’ signing, says Burnley boss Scott Parker
15 August 2024 Off

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son would be ‘project’ signing, says Burnley boss Scott Parker

By Total Football News

Burnley manager Scott Parker says he understands the excitement around the expected signing of Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes – but insists the winger will be a “development prospect”, not a first-team regular.

The Championship club are reportedly putting the finishing touches to a deal which will see the former Barcelona teenager swap the Nou Camp for Turf Moor on what is expected to be a two-year deal.

While the Burnley

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