Laurent Mendy

Laurent Mendy of Heart of Midlothian was born on 26 March 1997 (age 29).

Laurent Mendy, born on 26 March 1997 (age 29), is a French defensive midfielder with Hearts. A commanding 6ft 3in (1.91m), he is primarily used in central defensive midfield and wears squad number 78.

In 2026-27, Mendy has made 11 league appearances for Hearts, scoring three goals. He has also featured in the League Cup, Europa League qualifiers, Conference League qualifiers and the Conference League itself, bringing his total for the club across all competitions to 17 appearances and three goals.

His profile is straightforward: a tall French midfielder operating at the base of the Hearts midfield, with regular involvement across domestic and European fixtures in 2026-27.

📈 Key stats and insights

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Laurent Mendy has 11 Premiership appearances (10 starts, one sub) in 2026-27

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Laurent Mendy has scored three Premiership goals in 2026-27

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Laurent Mendy carries a season average rating of 6.81 with a high of 7.28 and a low of 6.45

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Laurent Mendy joined Hearts for £500k in July 2026

Last updated 11 November 2026. Send feedback

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Cen Def Mid
Primary Position: Midfielder
Position

CDM

1.91m (6ft 3in)
Height: 78
Squad Number: 80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight: 26 March 1997 (age 29)
Date of Birth: France 🇫🇷
Country of Birth: Hearts
Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Hearts
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 11
Starting: 10
Substitute: 1
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 92%
Goals: 3
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Hearts
League Cup 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 67%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Hearts
Europa League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: 1
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 50%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Hearts
Conference League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: -
Substitute: 1
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 50%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Hearts
Conference League 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 67%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Mendy plays as a central defensive midfielder for Hearts and, after 13 of 38 Premiership rounds in 2026-27, has 11 Premiership appearances (10 starts, one sub) and three goals; he has also made two League Cup appearances, one Europa League Qualifiers appearance, one Conference League Qualifiers appearance and two Conference League appearances, with zero yellow cards and zero red cards – figures that underline a regular starting role and a disciplined presence from defensive midfield.

🔥 Recent form

Last 7 appearances for Laurent Mendy.

Season average rating: 6.74

Match: Hearts 2-5 Falkirk
8 Nov 2026 (H)
Mins: 45
Goals: -
Rating: 6.1

Match: Hearts 1-2 Hibernian
1 Nov 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Match: Hearts 2-2 Rangers
28 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.5

Match: Motherwell 0-2 Hearts
25 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 26
Goals: -
Rating: 6.6

Match: Celtic 7-1 Hearts
18 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: 1
Rating: 6.7

Match: Hearts 5-0 St. Mirren
10 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: 1
Rating: 7.3

Match: Kilmarnock 1-1 Hearts
19 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.8

Mendy's season average rating stands at 6.81 with a high of 7.28 and a low of 6.45, a relatively narrow range that points to consistent match-to-match performances rather than wide variability.

💰 Transfers

Team: Hearts
24 July 2026
From: Forest Green Rovers
Type: Fee (£500k)

Team: Forest Green Rovers
2 July 2025
From: Macclesfield
Type: Undisclosed

The transfer record lists a move from Macclesfield to Forest Green Rovers in July 2025 for an undisclosed fee and a subsequent transfer to Hearts for £500k in July 2026 – the most recent move involved a fee after the earlier undisclosed deal.

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