Lamine Yamal vs Nuno Mendes Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lamine Yamal vs Nuno Mendes stats this season (2026/27): Yamal 10 goals and 7 assists in 11 league games for Barcelona; Mendes 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 league games for Paris Saint-Germain. At World Cup 2026: Yamal 1 goals in 8 games, Mendes 1 in 5.
Lamine Yamal vs Nuno Mendes: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lamine Yamal | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Barcelona | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Nationality | Spain | Portugal |
| Age | 19 | 24 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 37 | โ |
| International goals | 11 | โ |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 20 |
| Goals | 10 | 4 |
| Assists | 7 | 5 |
The winger and the left-back who has to stop him
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This is a direct duel: Yamal attacks from the right, Mendes defends on the left. When Spain meet Portugal, or Barcelona meet PSG, they are usually face to face.
Mendes has the club medals. He has won five Ligue 1 titles and two Champions Leagues with PSG, and in the 2025 Nations League final he scored against Spain, converted his penalty in the shootout and was named Player of the Tournament. He finished tenth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, a rare place for a defender.
Yamal has the international crown. He won Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup with Spain, and was third in the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Mendes finished 23rd.
What decides it
| ย | Lamine Yamal | Nuno Mendes |
|---|---|---|
| Champions League titles | 0 | 2 |
| Nations League 2025 final | Runner-up | Winner, Player of the Tournament |
| World Cup 2026 | Winner | In Portugal's squad |
They are not competing for the same fantasy slot. Mendes is one of the best attacking full-backs in the world; Yamal is one of the best attackers.
Did you know: Lamine Yamal
- He became the youngest player ever to represent Spain's senior team, making his debut at 16.
- At Euro 2024 he became the youngest scorer in the tournament's history, won the Young Player Award, and Spain lifted their fourth title.
- He was the youngest player ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or at 17, finished as runner-up in 2025 at 18, and came third in 2026 behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappรฉ.
- He won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best young player in 2024, 2025 and 2026, the first player to win it three times.
Did you know: Nuno Mendes
- He was born in Sintra in 2002 and joined Sporting's academy at 10. He won the 2020โ21 Primeira Liga in his first full season.
- PSG signed him on loan in August 2021 and made the move permanent in 2022 for about โฌ40 million.
- With PSG he has won five Ligue 1 titles and the Champions League in 2024โ25 and 2025โ26.
- He scored in the 2025 Nations League final against Spain, converted his penalty in the shootout, and was named Player of the Tournament.
Quick quiz: Lamine Yamal and Nuno Mendes
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lamine Yamal score in World Cup 2026? +
Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Lamine Yamal have? +
Lamine Yamal has earned 37 international caps and scored 11 goals for Spain.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Lamine Yamal or Nuno Mendes? +
Lamine Yamal and Nuno Mendes were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal while Nuno Mendes scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Nuno Mendes's international stats? +
Nuno Mendes represents Portugal internationally.
What club did Nuno Mendes play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 20 appearances. They play for Portugal.
Lamine Yamal vs Nuno Mendes: Stats Overview
Lamine Yamal (๐ช๐ธ Spain, Forward) and Nuno Mendes (๐ต๐น Portugal, Defender) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
In their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Lamine Yamal scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 11 appearances, while Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.