Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for João Mendes
Player Bio
Position
Central Midfielder
Next League Match
Santa Clara
vs
Vitoria de Guimaraes
(A)
10 November 2024
João Mendes Scout Report
In this scout report for João Mendes, the 29-year-old Portuguese central midfielder has been making a name for himself in Portugal's Primeira Liga with Vitoria de Guimaraes. João is your quintessential modern-day midfielder who seems comfortable operating with the dual role of a playmaker and a goal threat. His chance creation and goal threat metrics are nearly unmatched, ranking him in the top 3% of the league.
João Mendes commands attention on the field with his progressive offensive play style, often seen advancing the ball through his successful dribbles and progressive carrying, earning him a place in the top 14% of players in his league and position. Nevertheless, his goal efficiency and assists per 90 are both excellent, putting him in the top 11% of the league's central midfielders.
However, no player is without his weaknesses. João's ball retention is in the very low 9th percentile, indicating he often loses possession, a trait that sometimes stalls his team's attacking momentum. His passing accuracy is surprisingly low for a player of his quality, placing in the mere 12th percentile.
Mendes tends to see most of the ball in the attacking and midfield thirds, so his low dueling win percentage suggests he might struggle to compete for possession in these areas. His foul committing and yellow card stats further indicate a lack of defensive discipline.
In summary, João Mendes is a formidable force in the attacking third but needs to work on his defensive skills and ball retention. He is a rather influential player who can single-handedly unlock defenses with his prime goal threat and chance creation abilities, but he is also likely to lose possession in precarious areas. His style of play is exciting, which, coupled with some refinement, can elevate his status to the very top players in the Primeira Liga.
João Mendes Senior Career
João Mendes Career Trend
João Mendes Shot Maps
In the 2024-2025 season, Joao Mendes took 7 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.65, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 5 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 1 goals from 1 shots. A 100.0% conversion rate. 0.42 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.