Y. Mena

Y. Mena — season analysis

Yorleys Mena Palacios (Colombia), aged 34, leads the line for Alianza Universidad (Primera División) in 2025/26, and his job description is simple: goals. He brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room. He stands 178 cm and weighs 78 kg. He was born in Apartadó, Colombia.

So far he has scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists in 34 appearances — 18 goal contributions in total. That comes across 3,001 minutes on the pitch, or 0.42 goals per 90 minutes and 0.54 goal involvements per 90. He has started 34 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 214 minutes. Those 14 goals place him #3 in the Primera División scoring charts on this site.

He has attempted 64 shots (48% finding the frame) and converts 22% of them. He creates chances too, with 19 key passes. In one-on-ones he completes 40% of his dribbles.

He wins 38% of his duels. 2 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 9 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 14.3, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.