Francisco Méndez
Mexico
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Francisco Méndez 2026/2027 season stats
As a center back, Francisco Méndez has appeared in 4 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 221 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.41 | 95 |
| Shots | 5 | 2.00 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.80 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 44 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1.22 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.41 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.41 | 95 |
Francisco Méndez has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Francisco Méndez has 1 assist and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 221 minutes. Francisco Méndez has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 146 | 59.50 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 129 | 52.50 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 4.89 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Backward passes | 8 | 3.26 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 8.55 | 93 |
Francisco Méndez has completed 129 of 146 passes at 88% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.41 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.22 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 15 | 6.11 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 4.07 | 98 |
| Touches | 181 | 73.70 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 8.14 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.22 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.41 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.81 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Francisco Méndez completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.22 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.81 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.63 | 73 |
| Clearances | 13 | 5.29 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 5.70 | 97 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Francisco Méndez makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.22 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.63 | 42 |
| 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 |
Francisco Méndez has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga MXMainly center back (1 appearance), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Francisco Méndez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 4 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.93 |
About Francisco Méndez
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Francisco Méndez has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 221 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Francisco Méndez has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Francisco Méndez has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Francisco Méndez has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Francisco Méndez has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 129 from 146 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Francisco Méndez has won 15 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Francisco Méndez has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
About Francisco Méndez
Francisco Méndez is a 21-year-old defender playing for Necaxa in the Liga MX, representing Mexico. Francisco Méndez is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 4 May 2005.
Most recent appearance
Francisco Méndez's most recent match was away at León on March 30th. Necaxa lost 1-2. Francisco Méndez played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Francisco Méndez and Necaxa are next in action on April 7th against Tigres UANL in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa match preview.
Teammates at Necaxa
Francisco Méndez currently plays alongside Israel Tello, Pedro Pedraza Reyna, Owen González, Mauro Zaleta, Kevin Rosero, Christopher Andrade, Alexis Peña, Juan Valencia, Kaiky Marques Naves, Misael Pedroza, Juan Torres, Danny Leyva, Javier Ruiz, Carlos Vargas, Lorenzo Faravelli, Matías Espíndola, Francisco Méndez, Diego Ochoa, Raúl Alejandro Martínez Ruiz, Luis Jiménez, Miguel Emilio Rodríguez Macías, Emilio Martínez, Julián Carranza, Rogelio Cortéz and Agustín Oliveros at Necaxa.