FC Sochaux defensive midfielder Elson Mendes is being linked with a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Kasimpasa, with the switch rated at a 51% probability according to Transfermarkt data.
The 20-year-old, who holds both Cape Verdean and Portuguese nationality, is currently on the books of Sochaux in France’s Championnat National, where he wears the number six shirt. His market value is listed at €800,000, a figure likely to be central to any negotiation between the French club and the Istanbul outfit.
Mendes, born in Lisbon on 18 September 2005, is a right-footed defensive midfielder whose main position is at the base of midfield. There is no publicly listed expiry date on his Sochaux contract, which leaves open the possibility of a future scenario in which he could move on as a free agent should no extension be agreed.
The Sochaux player, officially registered with the club’s senior set-up, has been gaining experience in the French third tier, with the Championnat National providing a platform for young talents to attract interest from higher-profile leagues such as the Süper Lig. No transfer fee has yet been reported, but any deal would be expected to reflect his current €800k valuation.
Recent statistical updates for Mendes on 29 May 2026 confirm his status as an emerging holding midfielder rather than a prolific attacking presence, with his role focused on screening the defence and building play from deep rather than contributing heavily in goals or assists. Specific match-by-match data – including opponents, dates and scorelines – has not been published in the current dataset.
If the Kasimpasa move does materialise, a step into top-flight Turkish football could prove a significant staging post in Mendes’s career, potentially boosting his reputation in Europe and shaping his next contract, whether with the Istanbul club or in a future move elsewhere.
