Juan Ignacio Méndez stats
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J. Ignacio Méndez
InstitutoMidfielder
J. Ignacio Méndez vs Deportivo Riestra
2 games played, 1 more on the benchJuan Ignacio Méndez's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 00:15 against Deportivo Riestra. See how Juan Ignacio Méndez did in earlier matches against Deportivo Riestra.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Oct 20, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Feb 15, 2024 |
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Tue 27 Oct 00:15Tue 00:15Before the next match
Instituto v Deportivo Riestra, Tue 27 OctWhat Deportivo Riestra allow right central midfielders
Position stats10 appearances at RCM against Deportivo Riestra in their last 20 matches; league average from the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
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As a right central midfielder, Juan Ignacio Méndez has appeared in 23 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 740 minutes at an average rating of 5.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Attacking stats
Juan Ignacio Méndez has taken 7 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Juan Ignacio Méndez has 1 assist and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 740 minutes. Juan Ignacio Méndez has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 63rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Juan Ignacio Méndez has completed 312 of 404 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Juan Ignacio Méndez completes 7 dribbles at a 70% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
Juan Ignacio Méndez makes 18 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Juan Ignacio Méndez has committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Instituto squad
N. Guerra
27 yrs#7
J. Acevedo
29 yrs#8
F. Suárez32 yrs#9
M. Fonseca
25 yrs#11
M. Tissera30 yrs#17
L. Sanseviero
26 yrs#19
J. Córdoba
26 yrs#20
L. Albarracín19 yrs#25L. Rafaelli18 yrs#72
F. Moyano29 yrs#5
A. Luna22 yrs#10J. Ignacio Méndez29 yrs#13W. Viera
24 yrs#14
M. Gallardo22 yrs#15
J. Lázaro22 yrs#21G. Abregú29 yrs#55J. Medina21 yrs#61
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 14 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 6.21 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 15 | 753 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 6.77 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 7 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4.94 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa de la Superliga | 14 | 922 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 6.37 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 13 | 848 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 6.77 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 27 | 1,976 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 6.94 |
 Copa Libertadores | 5 | 408 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.65 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 37 | 2,604 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 46 | 6.92 |
About Juan Ignacio Méndez
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Juan Ignacio Méndez has scored 1 assist across 23 appearances (7 starts), totalling 740 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Juan Ignacio Méndez has attempted 7 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.16 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Juan Ignacio Méndez has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (70% success rate). Juan Ignacio Méndez has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Juan Ignacio Méndez has registered 18 tackles (10 won), 10 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 312 from 404 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Juan Ignacio Méndez has won 38 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Juan Ignacio Méndez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 4.
About Juan Ignacio Méndez
Juan Ignacio Méndez is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Instituto in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Juan Ignacio Méndez is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 28 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Juan Ignacio Méndez's most recent match was away at Defensa y Justicia on March 6th. Instituto won 0-1. Juan Ignacio Méndez played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- March 6th0-1 winatDefensa y Justicia(1 mins, rating 0)
- January 26th2-2 drawvsBoca Juniors(2 mins, rating 0)
- November 17th1-4 winatIndependiente(9 mins, rating 6.57)
- July 5th3-1 winvsTalleres Córdoba(6 mins, rating 6.5)
- October 27th2-1 winvsEstudiantes de Río Cuarto(80 mins, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Juan Ignacio Méndez and Instituto are next in action on October 24th against Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Instituto vs Deportivo Riestra match preview.
Teammates at Instituto
Juan Ignacio Méndez currently plays alongside Jeremías Lázaro, Hernán de la Fuente, Andrés Meli, Matías Tissera, Agustín Bravo, Marcos Ledesma, Jonás Acevedo, Fernando Alarcón, Gustavo Abregú, Facundo Suárez, Giuliano Cerato, Leonel Mosevich, Emanuel Sittaro, Franco Moyano, Alex Luna, Jhon Córdoba, Joaquín Medina, Nicolás Guerra, Lorenzo Albarracín, Jonatan Galván, Matías Gallardo, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Agustín Massaccesi, Matías Fonseca, Lucas Sanseviero, Diego Sosa, Luca Rafaelli and Wílder Viera at Instituto.