119 UCL NUNO MENDES
119 UCL NUNO MENDES
Position:
LB
Alt Position:
No ALT
Height:
180 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
153 Pace
103 Shooting
128 Passing
140 Dribbling
143 Defending
126 Physical
209 Pace
113 Shooting
179 Passing
182 Dribbling
197 Defending
165 Physical
Work Rate: High/Medium
Traits:
Dives Into Tackles
Acrobatic Clearance
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Wingback
1x DEFENDING
1x PHYSICAL
1x PASSING
Shards: 28,520
Detail Review
Pace
(+)
His recovery speed is exceptional, allowing him to chase down attackers comfortably during counter attacks. The Accelerator playstyle gives him an extra boost while tracking back, making his recovery runs feel even quicker. Whether it's a short sprint to close down a winger or a long chase towards his own box, he remains highly reliable.
(9.9/10)
Defending
(+)
His defending is very impressive. Standing tackles are clean and well-timed, while his marking keeps opposing wingers under control. His defensive awareness is also strong, allowing him to read attacking moves well and produce crucial interceptions whenever required.
(9.9/10)
Physical
(+)
Physicality is another major advantage of his gameplay. He has excellent raw strength for a fullback and dominates most shoulder-to-shoulder duels with ease. Wingers often struggle to get past him physically, making him a very dependable defender in one-on-one situations.
(9.7/10)
Aerial Ability
(+)
His aerial ability is good enough for a fullback. While he isn't among the tallest defenders, he has sufficient height and jumping ability to clear defensive crosses and compete in aerial duels whenever needed.
(9.5/10)
Positioning
(+)
His positioning is very reliable. Although his High/Medium workrate encourages him to push forward and support attacks, he still manages to recover quickly and maintain the defensive line well. His defensive awareness plays a key role in helping him stay in the right positions during transitions.
(9.6/10)
Passing
(+)
His passing is solid for a fullback. Short passes are accurate and help maintain smooth build-up play, while longer passes are dependable enough to switch the direction of attacks. His crossing is also good, consistently delivering quality balls into the box from wide areas.
(9.5/10)
Stamina
(+)
With 4.5* stamina, he remains consistent throughout the match. He can comfortably keep making attacking runs and defensive recoveries without any major drop in performance, making him a reliable option for the full 90 minutes.
(9.6/10)
Final Verdict
119 UCL Nuno Mendes is an outstanding fullback with elite recovery pace, strong defending, excellent physicality, and reliable positioning. The Accelerator playstyle makes his recovery runs one of the best among fullbacks, while his passing and crossing add extra value going forward. With no major weaknesses in his gameplay, he is easily one of the most complete and dependable left backs for any squad.
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the LB benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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