Douglas Mendes

Douglas Mendes Moreira (born 13 June 2004) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Liga club FC Liefering, on loan from Red Bull Salzburg. Club career Born in Tocantins, Minas Gerais, Douglas Mendes joined Ponte Preta's youth sides as an under-15. He made his first team debut on 26 November 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute for Gustavo Cipriano in a 3–2 Série B home win over Coritiba. Douglas Mendes became a starter for Ponte during the 2022 Série B, but moved to Série A side Red Bull Bragantino on 5 August 2022, signing a five-year contract. He made his debut in the top tier on 9 November, starting in a 6–0 away loss against Fortaleza. On 14 February 2023, Douglas Mendes was loaned to FC Liefering until June. On 1 July, Bragantino confirmed his transfer to Red Bull Salzburg; he remained assigned to Liefering. On 10 January 2024, Mendes returned to Red Bull Bragantino on loan until the end of the year. On 3 January 2025, the loan was extended until the end of 2025.