Juan Ignacio Méndez
Argentina
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Juan Ignacio Méndez 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Juan Ignacio Méndez has appeared in 17 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 625 minutes at an average rating of 6.25. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 53 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.60 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.58 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 22 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 66 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.60 | 23 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 156 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Juan Ignacio Méndez has 1 assist and 4 key passes . Juan Ignacio Méndez has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 | 346 | 49.80 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 266 | 38.30 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 3.31 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.14 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 6.62 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 11.66 | 97 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez has completed 266 of 346 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.86 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.30 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 31 | 4.46 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.15 | 63 |
| Touches | 434 | 62.50 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 91 | 13.10 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.72 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.58 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.86 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.02 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.15 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.30 | 73 |
| Clearances | 12 | 1.73 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 5.18 | 45 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez makes 14 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.01 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.43 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.14 | 74 |
| Fouls per card | 2.33 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.58 | 8 |
| 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 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez has committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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M. Tissera29 yrs#17
J. Córdoba
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L. Sanseviero
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F. Moyano28 yrs#5
A. Luna22 yrs#10
J. Ignacio Méndez29 yrs#13W. Viera
24 yrs#14
M. Gallardo22 yrs#15
J. Lázaro22 yrs#21G. Abregú29 yrs#55J. Medina21 yrs#61
Juan Ignacio Méndez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 14 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 6.21 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 17 appearances (6 starts), totalling 625 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Juan Ignacio Méndez has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Juan Ignacio Méndez has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Juan Ignacio Méndez has contributed 4 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Juan Ignacio Méndez has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 9 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 266 from 346 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Juan Ignacio Méndez has won 31 of 57 total duels.
Discipline
Juan Ignacio Méndez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 7 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 San Lorenzo on June 28th. Instituto won 1-0. Juan Ignacio Méndez played 17 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- June 28th1-0 winvsSan Lorenzo(17 mins, rating 6.52)
- April 2nd0-0 drawatAtlético Tucumán(9 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
- March 11th1-0 lossatVélez Sarsfield(31 mins, rating 6.64)
- September 16th0-2 winatEstudiantes de Río Cuarto(16 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- May 7th1-1 drawatNewell's Old Boys(8 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Juan Ignacio Méndez and Instituto are next in action on August 28th against Unión Santa Fe in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Unión Santa Fe vs Instituto match preview.
Teammates at Instituto
Juan Ignacio Méndez currently plays alongside Lorenzo Albarracín, Nicolás Guerra, Facundo Suárez, Matías Fonseca, Jeremías Lázaro, Andrés Meli, Gustavo Abregú, Jhon Córdoba, Leonel Mosevich, Emanuel Sittaro, Agustín Bravo, Joaquín Medina, Agustín Massaccesi, Alex Luna, Fernando Alarcón, Jonatan Galván, Diego Sosa, Marcos Ledesma, Jonás Acevedo, Lucas Sanseviero, Luca Rafaelli, Hernán de la Fuente, Matías Tissera, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Matías Gallardo, Franco Moyano, Giuliano Cerato and Wílder Viera at Instituto.