Carlos Mendes Gomes


Carlos Mendes Gomes is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for English club Morecambe, as a striker.

Career

Born in Yeumbeul, Dakar, Mendes Gomes moved to Spain at early age and played for Atlético Madrid's youth teams. In 2016 he went to England and represented West Didsbury & Chorlton, scoring seven league goals in 50 games during his two-year spell.
In May 2018, Mendes Gomes signed for Morecambe alongside Lamin Jagne, after being scouted whilst studying at The Manchester College and playing for their football academy. He made his senior debut on 14 August 2018, replacing Rhys Oates in a 3–1 EFL Cup away loss against Preston North End.
A one-year contract option was exercised by Morecambe at the end of the 2018–19 season. He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2019–20 season.