45
Caps
12
Goals
5
Assists
6.5
Rating
48
Sentiment
11
Squad #
Fitness Status
Minor Concern
Veteran
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 34, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskmedium
Ryan Mendes carries manageable lineup risk because medical workload is being monitored; current rating sits below the squad-leading tier.
Sentimentneutral
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