Joe Mendes is a Swedish footballer born on December 31, 2002. He began his football career in the youth academy of AFC United and, at the age of 12, transferred to AIK’s youth setup. While continuing his development there, he attracted attention in 2021 with his impressive performances for Hammarby Talang and, in the same year, was promoted to the Hammarby IF first team, gaining the opportunity to showcase himself on the European stage.

In 2022 and 2023, Mendes played for AIK Solna, and then in 2023, he transferred to Braga in Portugal. With his performances there, he contributed to his team’s Taça da Liga championship. In the 2024–2025 season, he was loaned to Basel in Switzerland, where he added significant achievements to his career by winning both the league and the cup.

In his international career, Mendes has played for Sweden’s U17 and U21 national teams, and in 2023, he began appearing for the senior national team. In July 2025, he signed a five-year contract with Samsunspor, marking the start of a new chapter in the Turkish Süper Lig. Despite his young age, he is expected to make significant contributions to his team with his experience and versatile playing style.