Nathaniel Méndez-Laing
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N. Méndez-Laing
Milton Keynes DonsForwardNathaniel Méndez-Laing 2023/2024 season stats
As a left striker, Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has appeared in 46 League One matches this season, totalling 3,717 minutes at an average rating of 7.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 46 | 3,717 | 9 | 15 | 87 | 70 | 7.44 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9.08 |
| Total | 47 | 3,807 | 10 | 15 | 93 | 71 | 7.47 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 0.20 | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 24 | 0.58 | 82 |
| Shots | 91 | 2.20 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 31 | 0.80 | 48 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.17 | 42 |
| Shots off target | 30 | 0.73 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 30 | 0.73 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.02 | 50 |
| Assists | 15 | 0.40 | 99 |
| Key passes | 87 | 2.10 | 98 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 19 | 0.46 | 98 |
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has taken 91 shots with 31 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 9 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has 15 assists and 87 key passes , creating 19 big chances . Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has set up 102 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1215 | 29.40 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 862 | 20.90 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Accurate crosses | 51 | 1.23 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has completed 862 of 1215 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 51 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 52 | 1.26 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 111 | 2.69 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 205 | 4.96 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 0.97 | 32 |
| Touches | 2114 | 51.20 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 755 | 18.28 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 31 | 0.75 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 37 | 0.90 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 52 | 1.26 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing completes 52 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 205 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 70 | 1.69 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 0.70 | 92 |
| Clearances | 30 | 0.73 | 58 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing makes 70 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 0.65 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.15 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 25 | 0.61 | 60 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 64 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 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 |
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has committed 27 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left striker (10 appearances), also at right striker (7) and left winger (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Milton Keynes Dons squad
S. Nombe
27 yrs#9A. Collins
29 yrs#10N. Méndez-Laing34 yrs#11
C. Paterson31 yrs#13
S. Silvera
25 yrs#17
R. Hepburn-Murphy28 yrs#29
D. Barlaser29 yrs#4
D. Crowley29 yrs#7
A. Gilbey31 yrs#8
R. Wintle29 yrs#24
B. Wiles27 yrs#26
J. Matete25 yrs#28
I. Fullah19 yrs
33 yrs
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 25 | 1,668 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 22 | 7.06 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 120 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 41 | 2,108 | 3 | 4 | 46 | 46 | 7.06 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 4 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 4 | 309 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 44 | 3,311 | 7 | 8 | 68 | 57 | 7.06 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 137 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.14 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 98 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 19 | 1,093 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 7.03 |
About Nathaniel Méndez-Laing
League One 2023/2024 season
This season in the League One, Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has scored 9 goals and 15 assists across 46 appearances (45 starts), totalling 3717 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has attempted 91 shots with 31 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has created 0 chances including 19 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 52 successful dribbles from 111 attempts (47% success rate). Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has contributed 87 key passes and 232 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has registered 70 tackles (0 won), 29 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 862 from 1215 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has won 205 of 445 total duels.
Discipline
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 37.
About Nathaniel Méndez-Laing
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing is a 34-year-old forward playing for Milton Keynes Dons in the League One, representing England. Nathaniel Méndez-Laing is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 15 April 1992.
Most recent appearance
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing's most recent match was away at Oxford United on March 25th. Milton Keynes Dons drew 2-2. Nathaniel Méndez-Laing played 21 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.61.
Recent matches
- September 6th1-1 drawvsHuddersfield Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 25th2-2 drawatOxford United(21 mins, rating 6.61)
- May 7th4-1 lossatNorwich City(57 mins, rating 5.87)
- January 14th1-1 drawatFleetwood Town(61 mins, rating 6.88)
- August 1st3-0 winvsTranmere Rovers(73 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.27)
Next fixture
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing and Milton Keynes Dons are next in action on January 4th against Wycombe Wanderers in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wycombe Wanderers vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Milton Keynes Dons
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing currently plays alongside Marvin Ekpiteta, Callum Paterson, Ryan Wintle, Alex Gilbey, Ben Wiles, Ryan Barnett, Charlie Waller, Craig MacGillivray, Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, Sam Silvera, Gethin Jones, Aaron Collins, Jack Sanders, Callum Tripp, Dan Crowley, Cohen Bramall, Kane Wilson, Dan Barlaser, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, Charlie Goode, Sam Nombe, Elijah Campbell, Curtis Nelson, Jay Matete, Sebastian Stacey, Will Dennis and Ibrahim Fullah at Milton Keynes Dons.