Mendy has earned 59 caps for the Lions of Teranga after debuting in 2018 under Aliou Cissé, recording 31 clean sheets.
He won Senegal's first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021 by defeating Egypt on penalties, earning Best Goalkeeper of the tournament.
Mendy represented his country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the 2026 World Cup in North America.
He won the Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper in 2022, becoming the first African goalkeeper to claim the award.
Mendy continues his professional club career in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ahli. He remains active at the club level following his departure from the national team setup.
