Reinildo Isnard Mandava (born 21 January 1994), also known mononymously as Reinildo, is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a left back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Mozambique national team.
Club career
Born in Beira, Mandava began his football career with Ferroviário da Beira and GD Maputo. In December 2015, he signed for Portuguese club Benfica and was assigned to their reserve team. In June 2017, he was loaned out to Sporting da Covilhã in LigaPro for one season.
In 2018 he moved to Belenenses SAD, and in January 2019 he moved to French club Lille on loan with a €3 million option to purchase the player at the end of the season. On 31 May 2019, it was confirmed that Lille had completed the permanent purchase of Mandava.
On 31 January 2022, Spanish club Atlético Madrid announced the transfer of Mandava on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
International career
Mandava made his international debut for Mozambique in 2013.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 2 April 2025
International
- As of match played 25 March 2025
- Scores and results list Mozambique's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mandava goal.
Honours
Lille
- Ligue 1: 2020–21
- Trophée des Champions: 2021
Mozambique
- COSAFA Cup runner-up: 2015
Individual
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2020–21
References
External links
- Profile at the Atlético Madrid website
- Reinildo Mandava – UEFA competition record (archive)
