117 UTOTY NUNO MENDES

Position: LB

Alt Position: LM

Height: 180 CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

147 Pace

97 Shooting

125 Passing

136 Dribbling

140 Defending

120 Physical

193 Pace

107 Shooting

157 Passing

173 Dribbling

185 Defending

150 Physical

Work Rate: High/High

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Fullback 2x Wingback 1x Physical

Detail Review

Pace

Nuno Mendes is super fast for a left back, wingers, and strikers can't beat him. He speeds up quick to stop fast breaks, and his top speed helps him join attacks. This makes him great at defending and stopping plays. ((9.8/10))

Standing Tackle

Nuno Mendes shines in standing tackles, reliably shutting down skilled dribblers. His solid strength lets him shrug off moves, hold his ground, and flip attacks into counters. This makes him a defensive powerhouse you can count on. ((9.5/10))

Stamina

Nuno Mendes packs top-tier stamina that lasts through full matches. It barely dips even with non-stop action, though it might ease off post-75 minutes; he stays sharp, never slow or tired. ((9.5/10))

Defending

Nuno Mendes dominates defence with his high attacking work rate, surging into winger areas and beyond midfield. Even if a striker or winger slips ahead for a moment, his sharp positioning, hustle, and strong sliding tackles let him recover, win the ball, and kill the threat. ((9.5/10))

Acrobatic Clearance

Nuno Mendes is great at acrobatic clearances. He jumps high for bike kicks or volleys to clear the ball fast. Saves the defense in tough spots, no mistakes. ((9/10))

Physical

Nuno Mendes brings serious physical power as a left back. He tackles strikers and wingers hard, leaving no room to burst through or dribble by. Foes can't shake him, and his agility keeps him quick and smooth in tight spaces. ((9.5/10))

Cons

Nuno Mendes' high attacking work rate as a left back isn't perfect. It leaves gaps in marking, so opponents can sprint through and set up goals. Plus, it burns his stamina quicker than ideal.

Overall Rating: 9.5/10

Final Verdict

Final Verdict: Nuno Mendes is an awesome left back with killer overall stats. His insane speed lets him chase down wingers and strikers, no problem. Elite defending and standing tackles shut down attacks cold – highly recommended! This Utoty version is better than the base card with boosted stats and traits, making him the absolute best LB out there. (9.8/10)

Practical Test