Armando Méndez
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Match-by-match stats
Armando Méndez 2026 season stats
As a right back, Armando Méndez has appeared in 14 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,177 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.60 | 53 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.23 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.31 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.90 | 80 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 64 |
Armando Méndez has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 147 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 53rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Armando Méndez has 0 assists and 12 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 589 minutes. Armando Méndez has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 267 | 20.40 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 188 | 14.40 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.07 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.61 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 2.29 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 66 | 5.05 | 29 |
Armando Méndez has completed 188 of 267 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.76 | 78 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 1.76 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 96 | 7.34 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.53 | 43 |
| Touches | 622 | 47.60 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 192 | 14.68 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.76 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.07 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.54 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Armando Méndez completes 10 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 96 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 52 | 3.98 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 37 | 2.83 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.30 | 52 |
| Clearances | 39 | 2.98 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.21 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Armando Méndez makes 52 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 23 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.22 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.23 | 53 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.08 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 60 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 2.29 | 77 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Armando Méndez has committed 16 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right back (13 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Armando Méndez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 18 | 1,008 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 6.86 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 11 | 495 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 18 | 1,346 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 35 | 6.94 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 1,206 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 1,108 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 29 | 7.08 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 9 | 704 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 7.12 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 366 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 34 | 2,720 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 57 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 25 | 1,877 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Armando Méndez
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Armando Méndez has featured across 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1177 minutes. Armando Méndez has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Armando Méndez has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (43% success rate). Armando Méndez has contributed 12 key passes and 44 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Armando Méndez has registered 52 tackles (37 won), 17 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 188 from 267 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Armando Méndez has won 96 of 160 total duels.
Discipline
Armando Méndez has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 14.
About Armando Méndez
Armando Méndez is a 30-year-old defender playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Uruguay. Armando Méndez is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 31 March 1996.
Most recent appearance
Armando Méndez's most recent match was away at Vélez Sarsfield on June 15th. Newell's Old Boys drew 1-1. Armando Méndez played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- June 15th1-1 drawatVélez Sarsfield(90 mins, rating 6.46)
- May 7th1-1 drawvsInstituto(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- January 19th2-3 winatUnión Santa Fe(65 mins, rating 6.55)
- September 25th0-0 drawvsSan Lorenzo(76 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.21)
- October 23rd1-0 winvsGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza(90 mins, 1 red card, rating 7.42)
Next fixture
Armando Méndez and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on November 16th against Independiente in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Armando Méndez currently plays alongside Luca Regiardo, Rodrigo Herrera, Ian Glavinovich, F. Scarpeccio, Armando Méndez, Martín Luciano, Walter Núñez, Jeronimo Russo, Alejo Montero, Oscar Salomón, Valentino Acuña, Facundo Guch, Luciano Herrera, Ignacio Ramírez, Marcelo Esponda, Williams Barlasina, Gabriel Arias, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Walter Mazzantti, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, David Sotelo, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Josué Reinatti, Bruno Cabrera, F. Tirado, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Franco Escobar and Lautaro Giannetti at Newell's Old Boys.