RYAN MENDES
Midfielder · Iğdır FK · 1. Lig
“A crafty late-career inside forward who lives between the lines.”
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A crafty late-career inside forward who lives between the lines.
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GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A crafty late-career inside forward who lives between the lines.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
77%
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GoalPost verdict
A crafty late-career inside forward who lives between the lines.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
Current
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
19Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
42Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
45Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
59Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Movement
Counter attacks
Direct threat
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.30
1.56
per 90
0.78
19%
42%
1.33
2.0
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.30
season rate
Shots / 90
1.56
shot volume
Shot accuracy
50%
34/68 on target
Conversion
19%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.42
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.33
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Ryan Mendes plays like a veteran who knows where the gaps will open before they do. From a midfield base, he drifts inside as a forward-minded connector, looking to receive on the half-turn, combine quickly, and slip into pockets where he can unbalance a shape rather than force it. His value is in economy and timing: sharp movement, tidy link play, and the instinct to arrive in useful spaces at the right moment.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Cape Verde at World Cup 2026, he brings calm, know-how, and a functional attacking reference point in a squad that will lean on clarity in tight games. Even with a limited ceiling, his reading of the game and inside-forward instincts give Cape Verde a seasoned option who can help turn possession into something dangerous.
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Analysis overview
Ryan Mendes plays like a veteran who knows where the gaps will open before they do. From a midfield base, he drifts inside as a forward-minded connector, looking to receive on the half-turn, combine quickly, and slip into pockets where he can unbalance a shape rather than force it. His value is in economy and timing: sharp movement, tidy link play, and the instinct to arrive in useful spaces at the right moment.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.56
SoT / 90
0.78
Accuracy
50%
Conversion
19%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A crafty late-career inside forward who lives between the lines.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendlies Clubs | 23 | 4 | 4 | 1,508 | 6.97 |
| Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification | 5 | 3 | 0 | 266 | 7.10 |
 Süper Lig | 4 | 0 | 0 | 273 | 6.58 |
 1. Lig | 28 | 5 | 2 | 1,871 | 6.73 |
| Total | 60 | 12 | 6 | 3,918 | 6.85 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.30
Shots
1.56
per 90
Shots on target
0.51
Conversion %
19%
Dribbles
42%
Key passes
1.33
Pass accuracy
45%
Fouls won
0.87
per 90
Def actions
2.04
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Saudi Arabia | World Cup | D0-0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Jun 21 |  Uruguay | World Cup | D2-2 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jun 15 |  Spain | World Cup | D0-0 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
1. Lig1,871 (48%)Friendlies Clubs1,508 (38%)Süper Lig273 (7%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Cape Verde Islands | World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.90 |
| 2025/26 |  Iğdır FK | 1. Lig | 67 | 13 | 6 | 0.28 | 6.84 |
| 2024/25 |  Kocaelispor | 1. Lig | 20 | 7 | 8 | 0.75 | 7.40 |
| 2023/24 |  Fatih Karagümrük | Friendlies Clubs | 65 | 14 | 11 | 0.38 | 6.97 |
| 2022/23 | Cape Verde Islands | World Cup - Qualification Africa | 42 | 9 | 5 | 0.33 | — |
Career highlights
1. Lig
2024/2025
Pro League
2018/2019
Super Cup
2019
Career timeline detail
Iğdır FK
2025 – Present
Apps
67
Goals
13
Assists
6
Minutes
3,918
Competition breakdown
| 1. Lig | 67 app | 13 g | 6.84 |
Goal timeline
13 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Cape Verde
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.84
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Cape Verde
Group context
Tournament overview
For Cape Verde at World Cup 2026, he brings calm, know-how, and a functional attacking reference point in a squad that will lean on clarity in tight games. Even with a limited ceiling, his reading of the game and inside-forward instincts give Cape Verde a seasoned option who can help turn possession into something dangerous.
Appearances
1
Best finish
Debut
FIFA rank
72
Titles
0
Cape Verde · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
68
Avg rating
6.84
Minutes
3,918
G/A 90
0.44
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Cape Verde · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Spain | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium | 10:00 PM |
| Jun 27 | Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium | 12:00 AM |
Ryan Mendes · projection status
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