Jorge Mendes
Jorge Mendes | |
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Mendes in 2013 | |
| Born | Jorge Paulo Agostinho Mendes 7 January 1966 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Occupation | Sports agent |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | GestiFute |
Jorge Paulo Agostinho Mendes (born 7 January 1966) is a Portuguese football agent. He is registered with the Portuguese Football Federation and heads the GestiFute company, founded in 1996. Mendes is among the most influential football agents in the world, with clients including Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea, José Mourinho, Rúben Dias, James Rodríguez, João Félix and Lamine Yamal. Outside of football, he represents clients such as triple jump champion Patricia Mamona, surfer Frederico Morais, tennis player João Sousa and the cyclist João Almeida. Mendes is often referred to as a "super-agent".