Cape VerdeMendes has won the Turkish Cup with Kayserispor and has been a key player for the Cape Verde national team, helping them qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. Individually, he has been recognized for his performances in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Ryan Mendes is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who primarily plays as a left winger. He has played for clubs in various countries, including Portugal, France, and Turkey, and has represented the Cape Verde national team. Known for his pace and dribbling ability, Mendes has been a consistent performer in European leagues.
Mendes is a quick and agile winger who excels at taking on defenders in one-on-one situations. His primary strength lies in his acceleration and close ball control, allowing him to cut inside from the left flank. However, his decision-making in the final third and consistency in front of goal can sometimes be areas for improvement.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Türkiye Kupasi | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164 |
| 25/26 | 1.Lig | 29 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1872 |
| 25/26 | Süper Lig | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 273 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 314 |
| 24/25 | Türkiye Kupasi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 24/25 | 1.Lig | 34 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2910 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 132 |
| 24/25 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 339 |
| 23/24 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 582 |
| 23/24 | Türkiye Kupasi | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 238 |
| 23/24 | Süper Lig | 23 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1509 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 261 |
| 22/23 | UAE President's Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 102 |
| 22/23 | UAE Pro League | 24 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2031 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 |
| 21/22 | UAE League Cup | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 203 |
| 21/22 | UAE President's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | UAE Pro League | 22 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1813 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 21/22 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 428 |
| 2024 | Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 377 |
| 2023 | UAE League Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 296 |
| 2022 | Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| 2020 | AFC Champions League (- 2024) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2015 | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144 |
| 2013 | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 301 |
| 20/21 | UAE League Cup | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 386 |
| 20/21 | UAE President's Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 300 |
| 20/21 | UAE Pro League | 22 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1966 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| 19/20 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 533 |
| 19/20 | UAE Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| 19/20 | UAE League Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 19/20 | UAE President's Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | UAE Pro League | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1589 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 19/20 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 447 |
| 18/19 | UAE League Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | UAE President's Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | UAE Pro League | 26 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2304 |
| 17/18 | Türkiye Kupasi | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 430 |
| 17/18 | Süper Lig | 33 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2369 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 17/18 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 245 |
| 16/17 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 410 |
| 16/17 | Türkiye Kupasi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 16/17 | Süper Lig | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 147 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Ligue 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 234 |
| 16/17 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
| 16/17 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 15/16 | Championship | 32 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2141 |
| 15/16 | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 15/16 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
| 14/15 | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| 14/15 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Ligue 1 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 855 |
| 14/15 | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 216 |
| 14/15 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 189 |
| 14/15 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 |
| 13/14 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 13/14 | Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Coupe de France | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| 13/14 | Ligue 1 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 651 |
| 13/14 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 12/13 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 12/13 | Coupe de la Ligue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Ligue 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 270 |
| 12/13 | Ligue 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 323 |
| 12/13 | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 |
| 11/12 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| 11/12 | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146 |
| 11/12 | Coupe de France | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 |
| 11/12 | Ligue 2 | 34 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2680 |
| 11/12 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 215 |
| 10/11 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 10/11 | Coupe de la Ligue | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| 10/11 | Coupe de France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 10/11 | Ligue 2 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1689 |
| 10/11 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 10/11 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 157 |
| 09/10 | Coupe de la Ligue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 09/10 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Ligue 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 575 |
| 08/09 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 08/09 | Championnat National 2 - Groupe D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |