Nuno Mendes starts on the left flank for Paris Saint-Germain this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1pm (Brasília time), at the Parc des Princes, in Paris, for the 11th round of Ligue 1. The 23-year-old Portuguese full-back reinforces the defense against Nice, eighth placed with 17 points, while PSG leads with 21 points after a recent draw. Their participation aims to contain visiting counterattacks and boost the attack from the edge.
The game in the stadium with 48 thousand fans is refereed by François Letexier, who records an average of 4.02 cards per match in the league. Coaches Luis Enrique and Franck Haise set up strategies, with Mendes central to the home team’s quick transition.
PSG’s 4-3-3 formation highlights the Portuguese alongside Marquinhos and Zabarnyi at the rear.
- 39 games for the Portuguese national team, with 1 goal;
- Market value at 70 million euros;
- 95% pass accuracy in the 2025/26 season.
Numbers that mark Nuno Mendes’ season
The full-back played 10 Ligue 1 matches in 2025/26, with 2 goals and 1 assist. His average of 1.64 tackles per 90 minutes and 0.66 interceptions strengthens the defense, helping PSG concede just 9 goals in the league. In 7 recent games, he scored 4 times and provided 2 assists, rare numbers for a defender.
He contributed 107 tackles and 62 interceptions this year, winning 25 aerial duels. In the Champions League, he has 100% accuracy in decisive crosses.
These indicators place Mendes among the top 115 full-backs in offensive threat in Ligue 1.
Career peak in Champions 2024/25
Nuno Mendes’ peak came in the 2024/25 season, when he helped PSG win the club’s first Champions League. In February 2025, he scored the fifth goal in the 7-0 victory over Brest in the round of 16, securing 10-0 on aggregate. In the quarterfinals against Aston Villa, he scored in both games, and in the June final, he contributed to the 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
He was part of the competition’s team of the season and came 10th in the Ballon d’Or. With the national team, he won the Nations League in 2025, being named best player in the finals after a decisive assist for Ronaldo in the semi against Germany.
This phase elevated his status to one of the five best full-backs in the world, with a contract extension until 2029.
Predicted impact on the duel against Nice
Nuno Mendes must neutralize Nice’s wings, especially Bard and Gouveia, who have created 12 chances in recent games. Your speed reducestra-attacks, limiting the visitor to 0.9 goals per away match. In attack, he increases possession to 71% and generates 6.2 corners, connecting with Barcola and Dembélé.
Against Nice, in 5 clashes, PSG won 3, and Mendes kept 2 clean sheets. Your presence increases shots from the left by 15%.
Forecast points to his goal, with a 2-0 victory for the home team.
Recent roster performance
PSG drew 1-1 with Lorient on October 29, with a goal from Mendes in the second half. Previously, they beat Brest 2-0 on October 22nd and Monaco 3-1 on October 15th. Goalless draw against Lyon on October 8th, and 4-2 against Marseille on October 1st.
- Three wins and two draws in the last five;
- 12 goals scored, 4 conceded;
- Mendes is a starter in all, with an average of 7.0 on Sofascore.
Nice beat Lille 2-0 on 29 October but drew 1-1 with Reims on 22 October.
Where to watch and additional information
The live broadcast comes out on CazéTV on YouTube, with analysis in Portuguese and real-time data. FIFA+ is available free of charge in Brazil. At Parc des Princes, the weather is cloudy at 12°C, 20% chance of rain and winds of 15 km/h.
Tickets sold out in October, with starting prices of 60 euros. Top scorers include Dembélé with 6 goals for PSG and Diop with6 for Nice. History shows PSG unbeaten at home in November since 2012, but Nice have won two of the last three visits.
Prediction favors PSG 2-1, with Mendes decisive in marking and offensive support.
