João Mendes
Portugal
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João Mendes 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, João Mendes has appeared in 4 Liga Portugal matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. 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 | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.00 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.25 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 42 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 38 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 40 |
João Mendes has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 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 87th percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Mendes has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 360 minutes. João Mendes has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 171 | 42.80 | 34 |
| Accurate passes | 130 | 32.50 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 4.25 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.50 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 26 | 6.50 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 28 | 7.00 | 83 |
João Mendes has completed 130 of 171 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 34th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.50 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 10 | 2.50 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.50 | 10 |
| Touches | 261 | 65.30 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 70 | 17.50 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.00 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Mendes completes 0 dribbles and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.75 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.00 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.75 | 29 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.00 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 3.50 | 78 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
João Mendes makes 7 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.25 | 29 |
| 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 |
João Mendes has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga PortugalMainly left back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Mendes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 29 | 2,443 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 55 | 6.75 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga Portugal, João Mendes has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. João Mendes has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% 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 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. João Mendes has contributed 1 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Mendes has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 130 from 171 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. João Mendes has won 10 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
João Mendes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 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 Sporting Braga on December 3rd. Vitória Guimarães lost 1-0. João Mendes played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
- December 3rd1-0 lossatSporting Braga(90 mins, rating 6.27)
- June 23rd1-0 winvsNacional(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- May 17th3-2 lossatSporting CP(90 mins, rating 6.59)
- September 9th0-1 lossvsArouca(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- September 16th2-0 lossatNacional(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
João Mendes and Vitória Guimarães are next in action on February 3rd against Casa Pia in the Liga Portugal. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vitória Guimarães vs Casa Pia match preview.
Teammates at Vitória Guimarães
João Mendes currently plays alongside Matija Mitrovic, Ahmed Sidibé, A. Ndoye, Patrick Ouotro, Lucas Furtado, Óscar Rivas, Oumar Camara, Francisco Dias, Victor Gonçalves Andersson, Gonçalo Nogueira, Santi Verdi, Yeimar Mosquera, Maga, Beni Mukendi, Juan Castillo, Vando Félix, João Mendes, Oliwier Zych, Tony Strata, Marco Cruz, Gustavo Silva, Miguel Nóbrega, Telmo Arcanjo, Rodrigo Macedo, Lohann Doucet, Miguel Nogueira, Arnel Jakupovic, Ricardo Rocha, Fabio Blanco, Thiago Balieiro and Samu at Vitória Guimarães.