Eliezer Mayenda Biography: Age, Stats, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Height, Parents, Salary, Religion

Biography

Eliezer Mayenda Dossou, born May 8, 2005, in Zaragoza, Spain, is a professional footballer playing as a forward for Sunderland AFC in the Premier League.

Of Congolese, French, and Togolese descent, he began his career with CS Brétigny and joined FC Sochaux in 2019, where he became the youngest player to debut for the senior team at 16 years, 7 months, and 10 days in a 2021 Coupe de France match.

Signing his first professional contract with Sochaux in February 2022, he later moved to Sunderland in July 2023 for a reported €1 million.

Mayenda had a loan spell at Hibernian FC in 2024 and scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–0 win over West Ham United in 2025. He has three caps for Spain’s Under-17 team.

Spanish footballer
Eliezer Mayenda
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Eliezer Mayenda Dossou
Stage Name:	Eliezer Mayenda
Born:	8 May 2005 (age 20 years old)
Place of Birth:	Zaragoza, Spain
Nationality:	French, Spanish
Education:	FC Sochaux’s academy
Height:	1.80 m
Parents:	Fulgence Mayenda, Eugenie Mayenda
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Football Player
Net Worth:	$500,000-$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Eliezer Mayenda Dossou was born on May 8, 2005, in Zaragoza, Spain.

Of Congolese, Togolese, and French descent, he holds citizenship in Spain, France, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Togo, reflecting his multicultural background. His father, Fulgence Mayenda, is Congolese, while his mother, Eugenie Mayenda, is of Spanish and Togolese descent.

He is a Christian. Mayenda has at least one sibling, a brother with whom he played video games, such as FIFA, during his youth; however, further details on his siblings are limited.

His early life was shaped by frequent moves and a strong focus on football; born and initially raised in Zaragoza, he played street football and joined local club Ebro at a young age before his family relocated to Paris, France, when he was nine, due to his father’s job opportunities.

Initially struggling with the French language, he adapted through school and football, progressing through youth clubs such as Breuillet FC (2013–2016) and CS Brétigny (2016–2019) before joining FC Sochaux’s academy at the age of 14, where he lived in a residential facility away from his family.

Specific details about his formal education are scarce, but he attended schools in Spain and France, adapting to new environments amid his frequent relocations. His path was heavily oriented toward professional football development from childhood.

Career

Eliezer Mayenda Dossou’s football journey began in Zaragoza, Spain, where he first played street football before joining local club Ebro as a youth player.

At the age of nine, he relocated to Paris, France, and continued his development with Breuillet FC (2013–2016) and CS Brétigny (2016–2019). His talent earned him a place at FC Sochaux’s academy in 2019 when he was just 14.

He made history at Sochaux by becoming the youngest player ever to debut for the senior team—just 16 years, 7 months, and 10 days old—during a Coupe de France clash against FC Nantes in December 2021.

The following month, he scored his first senior goal in the same competition against AS Nancy. By February 2022, Mayenda had signed his first professional contract with Sochaux, going on to record 20 Ligue 2 appearances and three goals in the 2022–23 season.

In July 2023, Sunderland AFC secured his signing for a reported €1 million, offering him a five-year deal. While he initially featured for Sunderland’s U21 squad and found limited first-team opportunities, he was loaned to Hibernian FC in the Scottish Premiership in July 2024, where he made nine appearances and netted once.

Returning to Sunderland, he made his Premier League debut in August 2024 during a 2–0 defeat to Arsenal, and later celebrated his first Premier League goal in a 3–0 win over West Ham United in 2025.

Known for his versatility, Mayenda can operate both as a central striker and as a winger, though he has openly admitted the need to refine his finishing. On the international stage, he has represented Spain at the Under-17 level, earning three caps, but remains eligible to play for France, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Togo.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Eliezer Mayenda
• Instagram: Eliezer Mayenda (@eliezer_mayenda)

Personal Life

Eliezer Mayenda Dossou, born on May 8, 2005, in Zaragoza, Spain, is currently 20 years old.

Standing at a height of 1.80 meters (5 feet 11 inches), he is a versatile forward known for his physical presence on the pitch.

Mayenda is unmarried, has no wife or children; as a young professional athlete focused on his career, details about his personal relationships remain private.

He has mentioned no girlfriends or romantic partners in interviews, social media, or media coverage.

Mayenda has spoken warmly about his family, including his parents, who instilled discipline and supported his career, but these references appear to pertain to his immediate familial background rather than a spouse or offspring.

Net Worth

Eliezer Mayenda Dossou, a 20-year-old forward for Sunderland AFC, has an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $4 million, but his market value is reported at €12 million.

For the 2025-2026 season, Mayenda earns an estimated base salary of £338,000 annually, equivalent to £6,500 per week, excluding bonuses, under his five-year contract with Sunderland, which runs until June 30, 2030.

His previous contract with Sunderland, as noted in Football Manager 2024, listed wages at £5,850 per week, suggesting a slight increase with his recent contract extension signed in 2025.