Rui Mendes stats
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R. Mendes
TelstarMidfielder
R. Mendes vs Go Ahead Eagles
3 games played, 2 more on the benchRui Mendes's next match is on Friday at 19:00 against Go Ahead Eagles. See how Rui Mendes did in earlier matches against Go Ahead Eagles.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Sep 18, 2022 |
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Friday 19:00Fri 19:00Before the next match
Go Ahead Eagles v Telstar, FridayWhat Go Ahead Eagles allow right wingers
Position stats13 appearances at RW against Go Ahead Eagles in their last 20 matches; league average from the Eredivisie.
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Odds OutliersRui Mendes 2026/2027 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Rui Mendes has appeared in 8 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 536 minutes at an average rating of 6.43. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie midfielders.
Attacking stats
Rui Mendes has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rui Mendes has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 134 minutes. Rui Mendes has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Rui Mendes has completed 74 of 98 passes at 76% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Rui Mendes completes 2 dribbles at a 20% success rate and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
Rui Mendes makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 179 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Rui Mendes has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right attacking midfielder (5 appearances), also at right winger (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Telstar squad
E. Demircan
21 yrs#8
J. Seedorf
21 yrs#9
N. Thórisson
27 yrs#11
F. Turay22 yrs#21
A. Martha
23 yrs#42
J. Hardeveld31 yrs#2
G. Alders21 yrs#3
P. Aning22 yrs#5
I. Ahmed20 yrs#6R. Mendes
26 yrs#7
H. Kuster21 yrs#14
N. Rossen22 yrs#17
F. Rust21 yrs#19
N. Shenkman20 yrs#23
P. Brouwer25 yrs#27
R. Oudsten
18 yrs#28
T. Owusu
27 yrs#30
25 yrs
35 yrs
31 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 14 | 516 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6.71 |
 KNVB Beker | 2 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.65 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 30 | 1,169 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 6.86 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.66 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 18 | 1,412 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 6.14 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.37 |
About Rui Mendes
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Rui Mendes has scored 1 goal across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 536 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Rui Mendes has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.31 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rui Mendes has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (20% success rate). Rui Mendes has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rui Mendes has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 74 from 98 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Rui Mendes has won 10 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Rui Mendes has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Rui Mendes
Rui Mendes is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Telstar in the Eredivisie, representing Portugal. Rui Mendes is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 10 November 1999.
Most recent appearance
Rui Mendes's most recent match was at home against ADO Den Haag on May 28th. Telstar drew 2-2. Rui Mendes played 59 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- June 17th3-4 lossvsFeyenoord(0 mins)
- May 28th2-2 drawvsADO Den Haag(59 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 27th1-0 lossatAZ Alkmaar(83 mins, rating 6.4)
- September 28th0-0 drawatSC Heerenveen(75 mins, rating 6.64)
- April 10th1-0 lossatFC Twente(82 mins, rating 6.12)
Next fixture
Rui Mendes and Telstar are next in action on November 20th against Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Go Ahead Eagles vs Telstar match preview.
Teammates at Telstar
Rui Mendes currently plays alongside Finn Mulder, Yamano Olfers, Rojendro Oudsten, Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo, Ar'jany Martha, Fofin Turay, Abdelnour Soualhia, Isaiah Ahmed, Gabi Caschili, Prince Aning, Patrick Brouwer, Jeff Hardeveld, Fabiano Rust, Gerald Alders, Tyrone Owusu, Harrie Kuster, Marvin Peersman, Nils Rossen, Noach Shenkman, Rui Mendes, Emirhan Demircan, Sem Valk, Jelani Seedorf, Daan Reiziger, Ronald Koeman Jr., Abdelraffie Benzzine and Nökkvi Thórisson at Telstar.