S. Mendoza — season analysis
John Steven Mendoza Valencia (Colombia) is a fixture of the Atletico Paranaense (Brasileirão Serie A) engine room this 2026/27 season. At 33, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
Over 26 appearances he has been directly involved in 6 goals: 5 scored, 1 set up. That comes across 2,157 minutes on the pitch, or 0.21 goals per 90 minutes and 0.25 goal involvements per 90. He has started 26 of those matches. Those 5 goals place him #12 in the Brasileirão Serie A scoring charts on this site.
From 29 shots, 38% on target, his shot conversion is 17%. On the creative side he has produced 24 key passes while completing 85% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 24 tackles and 15 interceptions, winning 46% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.4 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.