
Ryan Mendes
Iğdır FK/F/
Player Info
Ryan Mendes is a pacey Cape Verdean international winger, a key figure for his national team and currently showcasing his talents at Iğdır FK in Turkey. The left-winger began his career at CS Mindelense in Cape Verde before his potential was spotted by French club Lille OSC, where he developed in their youth setup. He made his professional breakthrough with Lille, featuring in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, before loan spells that took him to Turkey and Portugal. A significant chapter was at Kayserispor, where he became a fan favorite for his dribbling and goal contributions. His international career with Cape Verde has been stellar, being a part of their historic Africa Cup of Nations squads and scoring vital goals on the continental stage. His main honors include domestic cups in Turkey and being a central figure in Cape Verde's rise in African football. Known for his explosive acceleration and ability to cut inside onto his stronger right foot, Mendes remains a potent attacking threat. His experience across top European leagues makes him a valuable asset for his current club as he continues to represent his nation with distinction.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/09/10
Transfer
2024/07/09
Signed
2023/08/09
Transfer
2020/07/03
Transfer
2018/07/01
1500000€
Transfer
2017/01/30
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
164
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0




