Nuno Mendes vs Vinicius Junior Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Nuno Mendes vs Vinicius Junior stats this season (2026/27): Mendes 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 league games for Paris Saint-Germain; Junior 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Mendes 1 goals in 5 games, Junior 4 in 5.
Nuno Mendes vs Vinicius Junior: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Nuno Mendes | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Defender | Forward |
| Club | Paris Saint-Germain | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Portugal | Brazil |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 5 |
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | โ | 56 |
| International goals | โ | 14 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 20 | 8 |
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Assists | 5 | 3 |
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.
Did you know: Vinicius Junior
- He made his Flamengo debut at 16 in 2017, and weeks later Real Madrid agreed a ยฃ38 million deal for him, a record for a player under 18.
- He joined Madrid after his 18th birthday and has won two La Liga and Champions League doubles with them.
- He scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final and the second in the 2024 final, when he was named the competition's Player of the Season.
- He was in the FIFPRO World 11 in 2023 and 2024.
Quick quiz: Nuno Mendes and Vinicius Junior
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Nuno Mendes score in World Cup 2026? +
Nuno Mendes scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Nuno Mendes have? +
Nuno Mendes represents Portugal internationally.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Nuno Mendes or Vinicius Junior? +
Nuno Mendes and Vinicius Junior were both World Cup 2026 stars. Nuno Mendes scored 1 goal while Vinicius Junior scored 4 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Vinicius Junior's international stats? +
Vinicius Junior has 56 international caps and 14 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Vinicius Junior play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and provided 3 assists in 8 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Nuno Mendes vs Vinicius Junior: Stats Overview
Nuno Mendes (๐ต๐น Portugal, Defender) and Vinicius Junior (๐ง๐ท Brazil, Forward) 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 2025/26 and 2026/27 club seasons, Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 20 appearances, while Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.