João Mendes
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Match-by-match stats
João Mendes 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, João Mendes has appeared in 29 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 2,443 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.07 | 48 |
| Shots | 30 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 3.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 59 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.55 | 92 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.37 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 85 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.80 | 73 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.44 | 60 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.15 | 68 |
João Mendes has taken 30 shots with 5 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Mendes has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 204 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1057 | 38.90 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 833 | 30.70 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 67 | 2.47 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 17 | 0.63 | 79 |
| Backward passes | 151 | 5.56 | 60 |
| Passes (final third) | 186 | 6.85 | 80 |
João Mendes has completed 833 of 1057 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 17 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.41 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 0.92 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 107 | 3.94 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 0.85 | 25 |
| Touches | 1677 | 61.80 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 376 | 13.85 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.66 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.66 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.26 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 0.88 | 59 |
João Mendes completes 11 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 107 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 2.03 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 35 | 1.29 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 0.88 | 30 |
| Clearances | 84 | 3.09 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 93 | 3.43 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.15 | 26 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
João Mendes makes 55 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 84 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 1.33 | 62 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.26 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.14 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 54 | 1.99 | 49 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
João Mendes has committed 36 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.1 fouls.
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (27 appearances), also at left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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João Mendes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 32 | 2,775 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 67 | 7.09 |
 Europa Conference League | 13 | 1,017 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 4.94 |
 Taça De Portugal | 3 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 5 | 288 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7.10 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About João Mendes
Liga Portugal 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Mendes has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 29 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2443 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Mendes has attempted 30 shots with 5 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Mendes has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (44% success rate). João Mendes has contributed 21 key passes and 79 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Mendes has registered 55 tackles (35 won), 24 interceptions, and 84 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 833 from 1057 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. João Mendes has won 107 of 207 total duels.
Discipline
João Mendes has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 18.
About João Mendes
João Mendes is a 26-year-old defender playing for Vitória Guimarães in the Liga Portugal, representing Portugal. João Mendes is left-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 13 April 2000.
Most recent appearance
João Mendes's most recent match was away at Sporting CP on February 10th. Vitória Guimarães lost 5-1. João Mendes played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.95.
Recent matches
- September 16th2-0 lossatNacional(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 11th0-1 lossvsCasa Pia(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 10th5-1 lossatSporting CP(90 mins, rating 5.95)
- June 30th2-0 winvsRio Ave(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- May 1st0-1 winatGil Vicente(90 mins, rating 7.24)
Next fixture
João Mendes and Vitória Guimarães are next in action on June 28th against Arouca in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitória Guimarães vs Arouca match preview.
Teammates at Vitória Guimarães
João Mendes currently plays alongside Dieu-Merci Michel, Gonçalo Nogueira, Oliwier Zych, Yeimar Mosquera, Francisco Dias, Gustavo Silva, Orest Lebedenko, Oumar Camara, Ricardo Rocha, Maga, João Oliveira, Rodrigo Abascal, Vando Félix, Juan Castillo, A. Ndoye, Gui, Telmo Arcanjo, Óscar Rivas, Charles, João Mendes, Miguel Nóbrega, Thiago Balieiro, Miguel Nogueira, Beni Mukendi, Fabio Blanco, Matija Mitrovic, Marco Cruz, Samu and Tony Strata at Vitória Guimarães.