João Mendes stats
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Odds OutliersJoão Mendes 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, João Mendes has appeared in 8 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 720 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga Portugal defenders.
Attacking stats
João Mendes has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Mendes has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. João Mendes has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
João Mendes has completed 293 of 377 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
João Mendes completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 28 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
João Mendes makes 15 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
João Mendes has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (8 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Vitória Guimarães squad
O. Camara
19 yrs#7
A. Jakupovic
28 yrs#9
G. Silva
27 yrs#11
M. Nogueira
21 yrs#17
T. Arcanjo
25 yrs#18
V. Gonçalves Andersson
21 yrs#19
A. Ndoye
25 yrs#24
P. Ouotro
21 yrs#29
F. Blanco
22 yrs
M. Mitrovic
21 yrs#6
G. Nogueira22 yrs#8
A. de Souza Guimarães26 yrs#10
B. Mukendi
24 yrs#16
Samu30 yrs#20
L. Doucet
24 yrs#44
S. Verdi18 yrs#56R. Rocha23 yrs#80
M. Cruz22 yrs
21 yrs
29 yrs
22 yrs
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 29 | 2,443 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 55 | 6.75 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| 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 | - |
About João Mendes
Liga Portugal 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Mendes has featured across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 720 minutes. João Mendes has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Mendes has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). João Mendes has contributed 8 key passes and 43 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Mendes has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 7 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 293 from 377 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. João Mendes has won 28 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
João Mendes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 1.
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 Benfica on December 2nd. Vitória Guimarães lost 2-0. João Mendes played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 5 tackles with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- December 2nd2-0 lossatBenfica(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- February 19th1-1 drawvsMoreirense(90 mins, rating 7.44)
- October 20th2-1 lossatAcademico Viseu(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- February 3rd0-0 drawvsCasa Pia(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- December 3rd1-0 lossatSporting Braga(90 mins, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
João Mendes and Vitória Guimarães are next in action on November 21st against Recreativa de Lamelas in the Taça De Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Recreativa de Lamelas vs Vitória Guimarães match preview.
Teammates at Vitória Guimarães
João Mendes currently plays alongside Marco Cruz, Oliwier Zych, Lucas Furtado, Oumar Camara, Óscar Rivas, Yeimar Mosquera, Ahmed Sidibé, Telmo Arcanjo, Maga, Gonçalo Nogueira, Lohann Doucet, Juan Castillo, Alan de Souza Guimarães, Tony Strata, Santi Verdi, Francisco Dias, João Mendes, Matija Mitrovic, Gustavo Silva, Victor Gonçalves Andersson, Patrick Ouotro, Beni Mukendi, A. Ndoye, Miguel Nogueira, Arnel Jakupovic, Ricardo Rocha, Toni Borevković, Fabio Blanco, Thiago Balieiro and Samu at Vitória Guimarães.