João Mendes

João Mendes is Kayserispor’s Gold tier Creator. A two-time Segunda Liga winner from Portugal, he brings the calm of a seasoned organiser to central areas. Rather than chasing headlines, he shapes matches from between the lines, connecting thirds and feeding forwards in stride.

This season is all about control and service. Fourteen appearances and 1027 minutes, with five outings as the team’s main card, show how often Kayserispor run their attacks through him. With 4 direct goal involvements and 2.10 key passes per 90, he fully earns his ARCHITECT badge as a defence unlocker. An 81%+ pass completion underlines a clear strength in Passing, keeping moves alive even when the tempo rises in a crunch match. The flip side is highlighted by the WASTEFUL tag: no goals from low shot volume, reinforcing his role as provider rather than finisher. His overall rating of 74, compared to a much lower recent form score, suggests a creator in a quiet spell rather than in decline.

In market terms, the picture is steady. A valuation of €2M, holding stable, reflects his status as a trusted midfield reference point. If his end product in the final third ticks up, that price tag can quickly start to look like value.