Brais Méndez is proving himself to be among the creme de la creme of attacking midfielders in La Liga this season. The Real Sociedad centerpiece displays a real knack for carving out opportunities for his team, with a chance creation level among the highest in the league. His goal efficiency, goal threat, and 'per 90' returns in both assists and goals place him in a league of his own. His deadliest attribute, by far, is his eye for a shot. Rarely do midfielders boast a frequency of strikes as high as Brais'.
Yet, there are areas where he could still develop. Ball retention is a clear weak point, and his success rate in duels, aerial or otherwise, is relatively low - a tell-tale sign of a player who avoids the rough and tumble. His penchant for committing fouls might draw the ire of referees, and despite seeing a fair amount of the ball, he doesn't intercept or recover it as often as his peers.
A significant portion of his activity occurs in the midfield, where he focuses on creating havoc and driving the team forward. He's not one for getting involved in the nitty-gritty of his own defensive third, nor does he overly encroach into the attacking penalty area. Yet, he's far from a safe player - his low touches combined with high attacking metrics suggest he's a direct assault tool in the team's arsenal. In all, Brais Méndez provides an irresistible mix of creative brio and meaty strikes, but one unable to resist conceding the occasional foul. He is undeniably a driving force behind Real Sociedad's attack, lending balance to the side with his exceptional abilities.
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In the 2024-2025 season, Brais Méndez took 6 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.9, averaging 0.15 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 1 goals from 1 shots. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.43 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 4 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
