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Brais Méndez
Midfielder #23
Age 28 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €18M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Brais Méndez Portela is a above average SILVER BOOT for Real Sociedad. Evidence: 25% Goal Frequency.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (84/100) but has room to grow in Defense.
Physical profile: Tall For Position.
Brais Méndez Portela Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 87%
Weight 73%
Experience 74%
vs La Liga
Height 74%
Weight 58%
Experience 73%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 58
Shooting 84
Defense 40
Workrate 84
Passing 52
Key Strength 84 Shooting
Area to Watch 40 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Brais Méndez Portela this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Real Sociedad 3-1 Osasuna | 63' | 8.0 | - | - | 65 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad | 20' | 6.5 | - | - | 91 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Real Sociedad 3-3 Oviedo | 97' | 6.5 | - | - | 100 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Athletic Club 1-1 Real Sociedad | 20' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Real Sociedad 3-1 Celta Vigo | 15' | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 89 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona | 58' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Getafe 1-2 Real Sociedad | 58' | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid | 88' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad | 25' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Real Sociedad 1-2 Girona | 77' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Alaves 1-0 Real Sociedad | 94' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Real Sociedad 2-3 Villarreal | 84' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Osasuna 1-3 Real Sociedad | 75' | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 77 |
| Nov 07, 2025 | Elche 1-1 Real Sociedad | 75' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Nov 01, 2025 | Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Club | 63' | 7.3 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Villarreal vs Real Sociedad | 76 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Levante | 33 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Alaves | 30 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Getafe | 59 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad | 39 |
| May 03, 2026 | Sevilla vs Real Sociedad | 33 |
| May 10, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Real Betis | 58 |
| May 13, 2026 | Girona vs Real Sociedad | 59 |
| May 17, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Valencia | 35 |
| May 24, 2026 | Espanyol vs Real Sociedad | 60 |
Player Market Value
Track Brais Méndez Portela's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €18.0M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q4'23)
€40.0M €20.0M €0
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Brais Méndez is Real Sociedad’s Bronze Creator. Since arriving from Celta de Vigo in 2022, the Galician midfielder has established himself as a vital component of the San Sebastián setup, providing a sophisticated tactical edge to the squad's engine room and maintaining his role as a key creative outlet.
Operating as a hybrid profile between a chance-maker and a tactical motor, Méndez has tallied 20 appearances and 1221 minutes of play this season. He has secured the SILVER BOOT badge with five goals to date, proving that his primary threat often comes from his clinical 85 Shooting dimension, which stands as his strongest attribute. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell, his two goals in the last five outings highlight his persistent ability to find the net. His Intensity in the middle of the pitch and his high work rate ensure that he remains effective even when the ball isn't at his feet, making him a reliable option for high-pressure crunch matches.
With a market value of €18M, Méndez remains a high-value asset in the squad's long-term project. Despite a cooling trend in his current valuation, his influence in the race for European spots ensures he remains a central figure in the club's strategy as they navigate the Stakes of the domestic campaign.