#17Defender - Left-Back

Reinildo Mandava

Reinildo Isnard Mandava

MozambiqueAge32Left-Back

Market Value€4.00m

Sunderland AFC· Premier League

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21g

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Position

Defender - Left-Back

Main Position

Left-Back

Date of Birth

1994-01-21(32)

Height

1,80

Preferred Foot

left

Place of Birth

Beira

Citizenship

Mozambique

Contract & Agent

Joined

2025-07-08

Contract Until

2027-06-30

Agent

Blueprivate ...

Market Value

€4.00m

Last Updated

2026-06-03

Honours

French championFrench Super Cup winner

Career Achievements

Reinildo won the French Ligue 1 title with Lille in the 2020-21 season and also lifted the French Super Cup in 2021. He has represented Mozambique internationally, earning caps as a key defender.

Biography

Reinildo Mandava is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Sunderland AFC in the Premier League. Born in Beira, he began his career in Portugal before moving to France, where he won the Ligue 1 title with Lille in 2021. Known for his defensive solidity and athleticism, he has become a key figure for both club and country.

Playing Style

Reinildo is a tenacious and physically imposing left-back, known for his strong tackling, aerial ability, and defensive awareness. He excels in one-on-one situations and provides reliable cover at the back, though his attacking contributions are more limited. His tactical discipline and work rate make him a valuable asset in a defensive setup.

Market Value History

Season Stats (Premier League)

All seasons (61)

Season	Comp	Apps	G	A	YC	RC	Min
25/26	Premier League	25	0	2	7	1	1969
25/26	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
25/26	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
25/26	EFL Cup	0	0	0	0	0	0
24/25	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
24/25	LaLiga	19	0	0	4	0	935
24/25	UEFA Champions League	6	0	0	1	0	366
24/25	Copa del Rey	4	0	0	1	0	194
24/25	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	6	0	0	1	0	540
23/24	World Cup Qualification Africa	8	1	0	0	0	720
23/24	Supercopa	0	0	0	0	0	0
23/24	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	90
23/24	LaLiga	16	2	1	2	0	723
23/24	UEFA Champions League	1	0	0	0	0	22
23/24	Copa del Rey	2	0	0	1	0	82
22/23	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	LaLiga	22	0	0	4	0	1861
22/23	UEFA Champions League	6	0	0	2	0	512
22/23	Copa del Rey	5	0	0	1	0	343
21/22	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	0	152
21/22	Trophée des Champions	1	0	0	0	0	90
21/22	Coupe de France	2	0	0	1	0	102
21/22	Ligue 1	18	1	0	7	0	1530
21/22	LaLiga	17	0	0	5	0	1298
21/22	UEFA Champions League	6	0	0	1	0	456
21/22	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	2	0	1	1	0	180
2025	FIFA Club World Cup	1	0	0	1	0	28
2025	Africa Cup of Nations	3	0	0	1	0	270
2024	Africa Cup of Nations	3	1	0	2	0	270
2023	African Nations Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	90
20/21	Coupe de France	0	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	Ligue 1	29	0	0	2	1	2182
20/21	UEFA Europa League	6	0	0	0	0	224
19/20	World Cup Qualification Africa	8	0	0	0	0	720
19/20	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	Coupe de la Ligue	2	0	0	1	0	91
19/20	Coupe de France	2	0	0	0	0	129
19/20	Ligue 1	16	0	0	4	0	1108
19/20	UEFA Champions League	2	0	0	1	0	180
19/20	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	3	0	0	0	0	209
18/19	Taça de Portugal	1	0	0	1	0	90
18/19	Allianz Cup	2	1	0	0	0	180
18/19	Liga Portugal	16	0	0	3	0	1221
18/19	Coupe de France	0	0	0	0	0	0
18/19	Ligue 1	3	0	0	0	0	95
17/18	Taça de Portugal	0	0	0	0	0	0
17/18	Allianz Cup	1	0	0	1	0	90
17/18	Liga Portugal 2	30	4	1	7	0	2557
17/18	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
17/18	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	6	0	0	0	0	407
16/17	World Cup Qualification Africa	1	0	0	0	0	84
16/17	Liga Portugal 2	16	1	0	5	0	1385
16/17	Premier League International Cup U21	0	0	0	0	0	0
16/17	International Friendlies	0	0	0	0	0	0
15/16	Liga Portugal 2	0	0	0	0	0	0
15/16	Premier League International Cup U21	0	0	0	0	0	0
15/16	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	2	0	0	0	0	102
14/15	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	45
14/15	Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	0	0	0	0	0	0
13/14	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	0	90