Nuno Mendes vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Nuno Mendes vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Mendes 4 goals and 5 assists in 20 league games for Paris Saint-Germain; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Mendes 1 goals in 5 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Nuno Mendes vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Nuno Mendes | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Defender | Defender |
| Club | Paris Saint-Germain | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Portugal | Netherlands |
| Age | 24 | 35 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 4 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Nuno Mendes | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 20 | 38 |
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| Assists | 5 | 0 |
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: Nuno Mendes and Virgil van Dijk
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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 Virgil van Dijk? +
Nuno Mendes and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Nuno Mendes scored 1 goal while Virgil van Dijk scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Virgil van Dijk's international stats? +
Virgil van Dijk represents Netherlands internationally.
What club did Virgil van Dijk play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists in 38 appearances. They play for Netherlands.
Nuno Mendes vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Nuno Mendes (๐ต๐น Portugal, Defender) and Virgil van Dijk (๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, 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 the 2025/26 club season, Nuno Mendes scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in 20 appearances, while Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.