Mauro Méndez
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Match-by-match stats
Mauro Méndez 2026 season stats
As a right striker, Mauro Méndez has appeared in 16 Liga Profesional de Fútbol matches this season, totalling 1,379 minutes at an average rating of 7.09. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Profesional de Fútbol attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.40 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.59 | 86 |
| Shots | 31 | 2.00 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.80 | 49 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.20 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.85 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.46 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Key passes | 21 | 1.40 | 69 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.91 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 33 |
Mauro Méndez has taken 31 shots with 12 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Mauro Méndez has 3 assists and 21 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 201 | 13.10 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 160 | 10.40 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 0.46 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 27 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 5.03 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 1.24 | 13 |
Mauro Méndez has completed 160 of 201 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 6th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.52 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.98 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 84 |
| Duels won | 67 | 4.37 | 25 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.70 | 52 |
| Touches | 407 | 26.60 | 6 |
| Possession lost | 118 | 7.70 | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.13 | 7 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 1.89 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.91 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mauro Méndez completes 8 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.33 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.11 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 1.96 | 17 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mauro Méndez makes 5 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 276 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.31 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.20 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 12 | 0.78 | 82 |
| Fouls per card | 6.67 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 3.20 | 62 |
| 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 |
Mauro Méndez has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
Liga Profesional de FútbolMainly right striker (11 appearances), also at left striker (3) and striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Estudiantes squad
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J. Tobio Burgos21 yrs#17
E. Cetré
28 yrs#18
A. Gaich27 yrs#19
F. Domínguez19 yrs#23
L. Alario33 yrs#27
B. Aguirre23 yrs#28
F. Pérez20 yrs#29
M. Méndez
27 yrs
L. Giménez26 yrs
J. Sosa41 yrs#7
G. Neves28 yrs#8
F. Farías23 yrs#11
E. Piovi33 yrs#21
A. Castro31 yrs#22
M. Amondarain21 yrs#32L. Cornejo21 yrs#39
B. Kociubinski25 yrs
Mauro Méndez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 15 | 1,193 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa de la Superliga | 11 | 485 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6.23 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 126 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.78 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 4 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 19 | 732 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 11 | 771 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 6.80 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 9 | 488 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 19 | 1,388 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 13 | 517 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6.76 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 8 | 436 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7.30 |
| Copa Libertadores | 2 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division | 21 | 737 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Mauro Méndez
Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2026 season
This season in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Mauro Méndez has scored 6 goals and 3 assists across 16 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1379 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Mauro Méndez has attempted 31 shots with 12 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mauro Méndez has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (53% success rate). Mauro Méndez has contributed 21 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mauro Méndez has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 160 from 201 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Mauro Méndez has won 67 of 168 total duels.
Discipline
Mauro Méndez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 29.
About Mauro Méndez
Mauro Méndez is a 27-year-old forward playing for Estudiantes in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, representing Uruguay. Mauro Méndez is right-footed. Born on 17 January 1999.
Most recent appearance
Mauro Méndez's most recent match was away at Barracas Central on May 18th. Estudiantes won 1-2. Mauro Méndez played 79 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- May 18th1-2 winatBarracas Central(79 mins, rating 6.67)
- August 19th1-1 drawatAtlético Tucumán(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- November 22nd0-0 drawvsIndependiente Rivadavia(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- December 4th1-0 lossatLanús(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.96)
- October 5th3-2 lossatArgentinos Juniors(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.89)
Next fixture
Mauro Méndez and Estudiantes are next in action on November 13th against Independiente Rivadavia in the Super Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Estudiantes vs Independiente Rivadavia match preview.
Teammates at Estudiantes
Mauro Méndez currently plays alongside Lucas Alario, Mikel Amondarain, Tomás Palacios, Santiago Flores, Tiago Palacios, Brian Aguirre, Ezequiel Piovi, Valente Pierani, Fabricio Iacovich, Mauro Méndez, José Sosa, Gabriel Neves, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Eric Meza, Bautista Kociubinski, Luciano Giménez, Gastón Benedetti, Fabricio Pérez, Santiago Arzamendia, Alexis Castro, Fernando Muslera, Leandro González Pírez, Santiago Núñez, Lucas Cornejo, Edwuin Cetré, Ramiro Funes Mori, Rodrigo Borzone, Adolfo Gaich, Guido Carrillo, Facundo Farías, F. Domínguez and Eros Mancuso at Estudiantes.