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Ryan Mendes
Cape VerdeMatch-by-match stats
R. Mendes
Ryan Mendes 2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Ryan Mendes has appeared in 4 World Cup matches this season, totalling 331 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 331 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6.68 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 134 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.38 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 219 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.37 |
| Total | 10 | 684 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5.30 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.27 | 62 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.60 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.54 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 1.09 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 38 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.82 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Ryan Mendes has taken 6 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ryan Mendes has 1 assist and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 110 minutes. Ryan Mendes has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 80th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 86 | 23.40 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 67 | 18.20 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.09 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 5.44 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 2.72 | 14 |
Ryan Mendes has completed 67 of 86 passes at 78% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 6th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.36 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.90 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.35 | 42 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.36 | 86 |
| Touches | 149 | 40.50 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 44 | 11.96 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.63 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.54 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 2.45 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1.09 | 69 |
Ryan Mendes completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 1.36 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.54 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.09 | 67 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.18 | 87 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 4.08 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Ryan Mendes makes 5 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.27 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.54 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.82 | 5 |
| 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 |
Ryan Mendes has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
World CupMainly right midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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34 yrs
26 yrsRyan Mendes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. Lig | 29 | 1,875 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 27 | 6.86 |
 Super Lig | 4 | 273 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 340 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.16 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 298 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lig | 34 | 2,871 | 12 | 11 | 51 | 43 | 7.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 6 | 428 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6.85 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 377 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 23 | 1,508 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UAE Pro League | 24 | 2,030 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Pro League | 22 | 1,812 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ryan Mendes
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Mendes has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Ryan Mendes has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Mendes has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 67 from 86 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Mendes has won 16 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Mendes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 2.
About Ryan Mendes
Ryan Mendes is a 36-year-old forward, representing Cape Verde. Ryan Mendes is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 8 January 1990.
Most recent appearance
Ryan Mendes's most recent match was away at Argentina on September 11th. They lost 3-2. Ryan Mendes played 80 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.