Juan Ignacio Méndez
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Juan Ignacio Méndez 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Juan Ignacio Méndez has appeared in 14 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 568 minutes at an average rating of 6.17. 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.16 | 59 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.60 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.63 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.16 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 82 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.60 | 25 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 142 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Juan Ignacio Méndez has 1 assist and 4 key passes . His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 306 | 48.50 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 234 | 37.10 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 3.17 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.16 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 5.70 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 71 | 11.25 | 95 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez has completed 234 of 306 passes at 76% 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 | 5 | 0.79 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 1.11 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 26 | 4.12 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.27 | 69 |
| Touches | 379 | 60.10 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 83 | 13.15 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.48 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.63 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.79 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Juan Ignacio Méndez completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.58 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.79 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.11 | 65 |
| Clearances | 11 | 1.74 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 5.07 | 48 |
| 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 10 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.79 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.32 | 66 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.16 | 73 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.43 | 6 |
| 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 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 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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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 14 appearances (6 starts), totalling 568 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Juan Ignacio Méndez has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Juan Ignacio Méndez has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Juan Ignacio Méndez has contributed 4 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Juan Ignacio Méndez has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 7 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 234 from 306 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Juan Ignacio Méndez has won 26 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Juan Ignacio Méndez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 4.
About Juan Ignacio Méndez
Juan Ignacio Méndez is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Newell's Old Boys in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Argentina. Juan Ignacio Méndez is right-footed. Born on 28 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Juan Ignacio Méndez's most recent match was away at Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on September 16th. Newell's Old Boys won 0-2. Juan Ignacio Méndez played 16 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- 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)
- June 1st0-1 lossvsEstudiantes(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 30th0-1 winatDeportivo Riestra(8 mins, rating 6.46)
- January 7th2-0 winvsDefensa y Justicia(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Juan Ignacio Méndez and Newell's Old Boys are next in action on September 14th against Talleres Córdoba in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres Córdoba match preview.
Teammates at Newell's Old Boys
Juan Ignacio Méndez currently plays alongside Lautaro Giannetti, Facundo Guch, Saúl Salcedo, Jeronimo Russo, Oscar Salomón, Rodrigo Herrera, Walter Mazzantti, Juan Ignacio Méndez, Luciano Herrera, Armando Méndez, F. Scarpeccio, Matías Cóccaro, Martín Ortega, Marcelo Esponda, Williams Barlasina, Ian Glavinovich, Alejo Montero, Nicolás Goitea, Martín Luciano, Valentino Acuña, Walter Núñez, Luca Regiardo, David Sotelo, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar, Franco Escobar, Gabriel Risso Patrón, Ignacio Ramírez, Josué Reinatti, F. Tirado, Gabriel Arias and Bruno Cabrera at Newell's Old Boys.