Ryan Mendes
Cabo Verde
FWD
Age
36
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Ryan Mendes
Ryan Mendes is a confirmed forward in Cabo Verde's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Pedro Leitão Brito's final 26. The Igdir forward is 36 at kick-off and valued at around €200k, a former Cabo Verde youth international.
Cabo Verde were drawn in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They open against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June, then face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June before meeting Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston on 26 June. Cabo Verde reached the finals by winning CAF Group D, qualifying on 13 October 2025.
Cabo Verde were drawn in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They open against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June, then face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June before meeting Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston on 26 June. Cabo Verde reached the finals by winning CAF Group D, qualifying on 13 October 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
A vastly experienced left winger and captain for Cabo Verde, able to play across the front line, Mendes carries the team's leadership and goal threat into the finals. He stands 1.78 m and is right-footed, the elder statesman of the attack whose presence Pedro Leitão Brito leans on at 36.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Ryan Mendes's first. Pedro Leitão Brito has named the captain in Cabo Verde's squad, and with no senior tournament behind him after a long international career, he leads the islanders out for their first ever finals, the crowning moment of his time in the shirt.
National Team
Cabo Verde
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Mendes arrives with 97 caps and 22 goals for Cabo Verde, the record of a long-serving wide forward Pedro Leitão Brito leans on for an end product. At £4m, Cabo Verde come in at Tier 5, the slot a team figure rather than one name.
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Mendes at the 2026 World Cup
Mendes is a confirmed forward in Pedro Leitão Brito's 26-man Cabo Verde squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Cabo Verde side opening their Group H campaign in June.
Picking Cabo Verde in Goal Rush
A Tier 5 team, Cabo Verde are set at £4m for the tournament. First up for Cabo Verde are Spain.
Ryan Mendes World Cup 2026 FAQs
Set for the slot at £4m, Cabo Verde take a Tier 5 place. First up for Cabo Verde are Spain, and that slot is a team figure for Cabo Verde, not a single name.
Mendes is a forward for Cabo Verde. He plays his club football for Igdir and is part of Pedro Leitão Brito's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Cabo Verde's final 26.
No. For all his caps, Mendes has yet to play a senior World Cup, so 2026 is his first after his place in Cabo Verde's 26-man squad was confirmed.
Mendes plays his club football for Igdir. He is named among Cabo Verde's forwards in Pedro Leitão Brito's final 26, with Cabo Verde opening their Group H campaign against Spain in mid-June.
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