Thiago Mendes
Brazil
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Thiago Mendes 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Thiago Mendes has appeared in 21 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,751 minutes at an average rating of 7.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 21 | 1,751 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 21 | 7.18 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 471 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7.44 |
 Copa do Brasil | 5 | 429 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 7.30 |
| Total | 32 | 2,651 | 7 | 3 | 57 | 35 | 7.25 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.26 | 67 |
| Shots | 18 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 22.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.44 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.36 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 63 |
| Key passes | 40 | 2.10 | 82 |
| Chances created | 31 | 1.59 | 84 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.26 | 72 |
Thiago Mendes has taken 18 shots with 9 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 97 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 3.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Thiago Mendes has 1 assist and 40 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. Thiago Mendes has set up 41 shots for teammates, worth 2.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 63rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1130 | 58.10 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 1023 | 52.60 | 88 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 2.31 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.15 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 154 | 7.92 | 69 |
| Passes (final third) | 187 | 9.61 | 90 |
Thiago Mendes has completed 1023 of 1130 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 0.98 | 71 |
| Dribble attempts | 30 | 1.54 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 97 | 4.99 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.67 | 50 |
| Touches | 1413 | 72.60 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 189 | 9.71 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.51 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 45 | 2.31 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.23 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Thiago Mendes completes 19 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.08 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.62 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.82 | 43 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.77 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 135 | 6.94 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 64 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Thiago Mendes makes 21 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 83 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.87 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.41 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 2.13 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 62 | 3.19 | 67 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Thiago Mendes has committed 17 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.1 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (11 appearances), also at left central midfielder (7) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Thiago Mendes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 8 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.61 |
| Copa do Brasil | 7 | 403 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stars League | 4 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.17 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 4 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars League | 16 | 1,287 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 15 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 31 | 2,063 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 48 | 7.03 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,862 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 36 | 6.83 |
 Europa League | 8 | 705 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 7.38 |
About Thiago Mendes
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Thiago Mendes has scored 4 goals and 1 assist across 21 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1751 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Thiago Mendes has attempted 18 shots with 9 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.69 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thiago Mendes has created 31 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 19 successful dribbles from 30 attempts (63% success rate). Thiago Mendes has contributed 40 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thiago Mendes has registered 21 tackles (12 won), 16 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1023 from 1130 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Thiago Mendes has won 97 of 173 total duels.
Discipline
Thiago Mendes has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 45.
About Thiago Mendes
Thiago Mendes is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Vasco da Gama in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Thiago Mendes is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 15 March 1992.
Most recent appearance
Thiago Mendes's most recent match was away at Vitória on December 29th. Vasco da Gama won 0-2. Thiago Mendes played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.32.
Recent matches
- December 29th0-2 winatVitória(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- January 9th3-1 winvsCruzeiro(90 mins, rating 7.5)
- October 30th1-0 winvsVitória(80 mins, rating 7.25)
- December 27th4-1 lossatPalmeiras(58 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.72)
- February 12th1-4 winatOlimpia(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 8.37)
Next fixture
Thiago Mendes and Vasco da Gama are next in action on May 17th against Chapecoense in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chapecoense vs Vasco da Gama match preview.
Teammates at Vasco da Gama
Thiago Mendes currently plays alongside Marino Hinestroza, Mateus Carvalho, Nuno Moreira, Alan Saldivia, David, Johan Rojas, Facundo Colidio, José Luis Rodríguez, Ramon Rique Santos de Souza Barros, Paulo Henrique, Adson, Léo Jardim, Santiago Sosa, Brenner, Bruno Duarte, Carlos Cuesta, Thiago Mendes, Robert Renan, Walace, Tchê Tchê, Daniel Fuzato, Paulinho, Riquelme, Guilherme Estrella, Lucas Freitas, Cauan Barros, Pablo, Cuiabano, Jair, Andrés Gómez, Loide Augusto, Lucas Piton, Claudio Spinelli and João Vitor Cardoso Silva at Vasco da Gama.