Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is enjoying his summer break in Paris after a long campaign
The former Stade Rennais shot-stopper spent time with some school going children in Paris on Saturday
Mendy also gave financial support to French startup PowerZ, which has built a free-to-play educational video game for children

Edouard Mendy has been enjoying his vacation in France and on Saturday, the Chelsea goalkeeper spent time with school children in Paris.

The Senegal international, who was born in France, also took the opportunity to give financial backing to PowerZ, an educational video game programmed for kids.

In photos posted on Twitter, the Chelsea shot-stopper is seen enjoying his time with the kids as he shared an inspirational message with them.

Edouard Mendy, Chelsea, Senegal, France — Edouard Mendy spotted having a good time with school going children in Paris. Credit: brfootball
Source: Twitter

Edouard Mendy had a tough upbringing as a kid growing up on the streets of Paris, but that did not stop him from becoming one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

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The 30-year-old is one of the most decorated shot-stoppers in football, having won the Africa Cup of Nations, the UEFA Champions League and the Club World Cup.

Mendy joined Chelsea in 2020 from French outfit Stade Rennais.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Edouard Mendy has shared his excitement after meeting former Real Madrid and Brazil forward Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima.

The Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper met the legendary striker in Davos at the World Economic Forum, which was making a return after a two-year hiatus.

Mendy took to social media to express gratitude to FIFA and CAF for giving him to opportunity to speak at the forum and also share the stage with the 'Fenomeno'.

Edouard Mendy trains kids in Senegal

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy decided to chill out in a unique way as he took out some kids to train on the sea-side while on vacation in Senegal.

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The 30-year-old has had an outstanding season for club and country, helping Senegal to a maiden Africa Cup of Nations title in February.

He was at his superlative best once again when Senegal defeated Egypt on penalties to book a World Cup spot in Qatar.

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Lukman Mumuni

Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.