Telstar 
Eredivisie Sep 13
EredivisieDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Rui Jorge Monteiro Mendes
26 years old
Position
Forward
Height
179 cm
Weight
72 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
10 Nov 1999 - Portugal
Birth City
Gondar
Ranking
13th
— Eredivisie
Statistics of Rui Mendes — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
6
Minutes played
394
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
1 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
8 shots / 4 on target
Key passes
2
Dribbles success %
14% (1/7)
Duels won %
26% (6/23)
Penalties drawn
1
📊 General
Appearances
6
Starts
6
Minutes played
394
Goals
1
Average rating
6.49/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
1 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
8 shots / 4 on target
Dribbles success %
14% (1/7)
Duels won %
26% (6/23)
Standings Eredivisie 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 16 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | +11 | 16 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 7 | +13 | 14 | WWDWD |
| 4 |  Ajax | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 13 | WWLWD |
| 5 |  Twente | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 6 |  Excelsior | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 10 | LDWWL |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 10 | LWWLW |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 9 | DDLWD |
| 9 |  Groningen | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 8 | DDLLW |
| 10 |  NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 7 | LDLWW |
| 11 |  Heerenveen | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 | DLDLD |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 5 | LDLDW |
| 13 |  Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 5 | DLDLL |
| 14 |  Utrecht | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 5 | WDLDL |
| 15 |  Cambuur | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 4 | WDLLL |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 4 | LDLWL |
| 17 |  Willem II | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 2 | LDLDL |
| 18 |  ADO Den Haag | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 1 | LLDLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Telstar
D. Baron
E. Vaessen
H. Jurjus
L. Štubljar
D. Janse
E. van der Laan
M. Peersman
M. Rente
Petrit Preniqi
Sven Bouland
T. Blokzijl
Tyrique Mercera
Wouter Prins
Besnik Mashuku
D. van der Werff
J. Schreuders
R. Higgins
S. Resink
T. Hernes
T. Land
T. de Jonge
Y. Taha
B. Willumsson
M. Seuntjens
O. Zawada
R. Metu
Rui Mendes
T. van Bergen
Career of Rui Mendes since 2018
2026/2027
Telstar
Telstar6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Groningen
Groningen4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Groningen
Groningen53Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Groningen
Groningen34Apps
3Goals
5Assists
Rating
2022/2023Groningen
Groningen38Apps
2Goals
6Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Emmen
Emmen16Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Emmen
Emmen20Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2021/2022Emmen
Emmen38Apps
17Goals
5Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II27Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II16Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II16Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2026/2027Telstar
Telstar6Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Groningen
Groningen4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Groningen
Groningen34Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Groningen
Groningen19Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023Groningen
Groningen19Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Emmen
Emmen15Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Emmen
Emmen18Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2021/2022Emmen
Emmen36Apps
15Goals
5Assists
Rating
2020/2021Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II27Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II16Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II16Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Emmen
→
Groningen
Emmen
Groningen
2018
Arminia Bielefeld U19
→
Hoffenheim II
Free
Arminia Bielefeld U19
Hoffenheim II
HONOURS
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
2023/2024
2nd Place
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
2021/2022
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Sep 09
EredivisieLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Sep 06
EredivisieDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Aug 30
EredivisieLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-4
Aug 14
EredivisieLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-3
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Groningen's squad, Rui Mendes has been an important figure in the Eredivisie this season. Born in Gondar, Portugal, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. His profile as a forward is enhanced by his dimensions — 179 cm tall and 72 kg — ideal for the professional game. His pace, movement and ability to find space make him a constant threat to opposing defences. Before joining Groningen, he represented clubs including Hoffenheim II, Emmen, gathering valuable experience and maturity along the way. The silverware in his career — notably Eerste Divisie — confirms his ability to perform in the biggest moments. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Groningen's group. Rui Mendes remains a player to keep a close eye on as the season develops.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep |
Heerenveen
|
0-0 | 75 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
| 09 Sep |
Twente
|
1-0 | 82 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 | 0/0 |
| 06 Sep |
Cambuur
|
2-2 | 60 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 0 | 0 | 1/5 | 0/0 |
| 30 Aug |
Ajax
|
0-4 | 65 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2/4 | 1 | 0 | 2/3 | 0/0 |
| 14 Aug |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
1-3 | 57 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/3 | 0/0 |