Hamza Mendyl
- Full name: Hamza Mendyl
- Date of birth: 20 March 1997
- Place of birth: Casablanca, Morocco
- Nationality: Moroccan
- Position: Left-back / Left wing-back (also can play left midfield)
- Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 1 in)
Club career (highlights)
- Wydad AC (Youth): Developed in Morocco before moving to Europe.
- OH Leuven: Early European move (Belgium).
- Beerschot Wilrijk: Played on loan and gained first-team experience in Belgium.
- Girondins de Bordeaux: Moved to France and featured with the first team.
- FC Schalke 04: Transferred to the German club (played in Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga during his spell).
- OH Leuven / other loans: Experienced further loans to gain playing time (various seasons).
- Recent clubs: Career includes moves and loans across Belgium, France and Germany; for the latest club as of 2024 please consult current club sources since transfers may occur.
International career
- Represents Morocco at senior level.
- Made appearances in international friendlies, qualifiers and tournament squads; was part of Morocco's broader national-team setup during late 2010s and early 2020s.
- Participated in Morocco squads for major competitions and qualifiers; for precise cap and goal totals check the latest federation or competition records as numbers change with ongoing fixtures.
Playing style
- Physically strong and tall for a full-back, offering aerial ability and physical presence.
- Good pace and stamina suitable for overlapping runs; contributes both defensively and offensively on the left flank.
- Can be used as a more defensive left-back or as a wing-back/left midfielder when a team needs width and forward thrust.
Honors & Notes
- Has played in top European leagues and in continental club competitions.
- Part of Morocco’s growing pool of Europe-based players contributing to the national team's competitiveness.
Sources & updates: Player details such as current club, appearances and statistics change frequently; for the most current information consult official club sites, national team announcements or up-to-date sports databases.