Ryan Mendes
RW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jan 8, 1990 (36)
Right
5'10"
165 lb
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Creates one chance in draw
Mendes generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
Analysis: Mendes closed out the group stage with 71 minutes of action, creating one chance, recording a blocked shot, and adding two tackles along with two clearances. Across all three matches, his influence leaned more toward the defensive side, where he consistently provided stability for Capo Verde. Over his 251 minutes played, he won 14 duels, registered four successful tackles, and produced eight clearances, reflecting a steady and disciplined presence even without major attacking involvement.
Makes World Cup debut
Mendes recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Spain.
Analysis: Mendes captained and played the full 90 minutes in Cape Verde's scoreless draw against Spain, recording a shot and also three clearances while winning four of his six ground duels. Despite being deployed in an attacking role, he spent much of the match supporting his fullback Steven Moreira and helping Cape Verde maintain numerical superiority on the flank whenever Spain attempted to create overloads. Mendes came into the World Cup having recorded seven goals contributions in 29 games last season.
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