João Mendes
2028 · clause 8,2 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of João Mendes in Career Mode
João Mendes is a full-back at Vitória SC (72 overall, LB) — unremarkable at that. At 25 it's immediate output: what you see is what you get, no waiting.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play João Mendes?
Their place is the flank, up and down the wing as LB. Use them as a wing-back in a back three or with a holding midfielder to cover their runs. They can also play LM. The game also rewards them with roles like Attacking wingback and Wingback, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
Their best assets are stamina (81) and acceleration (78). That very good stamina is their signature.
What are they missing?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Their market price sits around 3,8 M€, with 12 K€ in wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now.
How much will they grow?
They start from 72 with a ceiling of 77 — that's +5 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is João Mendes's best position?
Their best position is LB, though they can also play LM.
How high can João Mendes's rating go?
Their potential is 77. They start from 72, so they can rise +5 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 3,8 M€, with 12 K€ wages.
Can they handle the flank up and down?
Their top speed is 77 — good for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
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Mentality
Defending
By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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