Thiago Mendes
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Match-by-match stats
Thiago Mendes 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Thiago Mendes has appeared in 17 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,423 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. 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 | 17 | 1,423 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 17 | 7.23 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 2 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 169 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.46 |
| Total | 21 | 1,726 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 20 | 7.23 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 85 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.32 | 73 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 29.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.57 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 52 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.32 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.13 | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.90 | 82 |
| Chances created | 21 | 1.33 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.32 | 81 |
Thiago Mendes has taken 14 shots with 7 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 102 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Thiago Mendes has 1 assist and 30 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 959 | 60.70 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 876 | 55.40 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 2.15 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.19 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 126 | 7.97 | 71 |
| Passes (final third) | 151 | 9.55 | 91 |
Thiago Mendes has completed 876 of 959 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 1.08 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 1.58 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 81 | 5.12 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.57 | 41 |
| Touches | 1180 | 74.60 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 142 | 8.98 | 42 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.38 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 38 | 2.40 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.20 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Thiago Mendes completes 17 dribbles at a 68% success rate and wins 81 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.08 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.63 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.76 | 43 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.70 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 105 | 6.64 | 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 | 0.06 | 69 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Thiago Mendes makes 17 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.82 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.38 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 60 |
| Fouls per card | 2.17 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 3.23 | 65 |
| 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 13 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.2 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and attacking midfielder (1).
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 17 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1423 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Thiago Mendes has attempted 14 shots with 7 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thiago Mendes has created 21 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (68% success rate). Thiago Mendes has contributed 30 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thiago Mendes has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 12 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 876 from 959 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Thiago Mendes has won 81 of 137 total duels.
Discipline
Thiago Mendes has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 38.
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 May 7th. Vasco da Gama lost 1-0. Thiago Mendes played 78 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- May 7th1-0 lossatVitória(78 mins, rating 6.48)
- January 2nd0-1 lossvsAtlético Mineiro(90 mins, rating 7.67)
- May 24th3-0 winvsBarracas Central(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- May 9th0-3 lossvsBragantino(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- January 24th2-2 drawvsPaysandu(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 red card, rating 8.13)
Next fixture
Thiago Mendes and Vasco da Gama are next in action on September 19th against Independiente Medellín in the Copa Sudamericana. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Independiente Medellín vs Vasco da Gama match preview.
Teammates at Vasco da Gama
Thiago Mendes currently plays alongside Jair, Lucas Piton, Daniel Fuzato, Paulinho, JP, Cauan Barros, Adson, Paulo Henrique, Claudio Spinelli, Loide Augusto, Nuno Moreira, Tchê Tchê, Andrés Gómez, Robert Renan, Lukas Zuccarello, João Vitor Cardoso Silva, Guilherme Estrella, Riquelme, David, Carlos Cuesta, Brenner, Alan Saldivia, Walace, Cuiabano, Hugo Moura, Johan Rojas, Léo Jardim, José Luis Rodríguez, Pablo, Lucas Freitas, Marino Hinestroza, Thiago Mendes and Mateus Carvalho at Vasco da Gama.