Brais Méndez 86 OVR - FC 25 Thunderstruck

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CM RM CAM Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 187 cm 76 kg 27 yrs
Brais Méndez
86
CM
RM CAM
L 4★4
Méndez
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 86 88 86 70 80
Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad
81 GOLD 86 THUNDERSTRUCK
82 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
83
Sprint Speed
82
86 Shooting
Finishing
90
Positioning
12
Long Shots
86
Shot Power
83
Penalties
77
FK Accuracy
80
Volleys
76
88 Passing
Vision
90
Short Pass
90
Long Pass
88
Curve
85
Crossing
87
FK Accuracy
80
86 Dribbling
Ball Control
87
Dribbling
88
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
80
Agility
82
Reactions
86
70 Defending
Def. Awareness
68
Interceptions
68
Stand Tackle
75
Slide Tackle
64
Heading
75
80 Physical
Strength [simulator]
80
Jumping
85
Aggression
81
Stamina [simulator]
80

Player Info

Full NameBrais Méndez Portela
Overall 86
Position CM RM CAM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height187 cm
Weight76 kg
Age27
Nation Spain
League LaLiga Santander
Club Real Sociedad
Card ID50567592
Base ID235944

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Brais Méndez

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Dominique Janssen
      88
      CB
      LB CDM
      R 3★5
      Janssen
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 63 81 80 87 99
      Netherlands (Holland) Barclays WSL Manchester Utd

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Alex Greenwood
      88
      CB
      LB
      L 3★3
      Greenwood
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 69 84 78 89 88
      England Barclays WSL Manchester City

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Roy Keane
      88
      CM
      R 3★4
      Keane
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 71 84 81 87 89
      Ireland Republic Icons ICONS

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Gennaro Gattuso
      87
      CDM
      CM
      R 3★3
      Gattuso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 63 75 71 89 88
      Italy Icons ICONS

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Robert Andrich
      88
      CDM
      CB CM
      R 3★4
      Andrich
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 83 82 80 88 89
      Germany Bundesliga Leverkusen

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Joelinton
      87
      CM
      LW
      R 3★4
      Joelinton
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 78 82 87 86 94
      Brazil Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Brais Méndez

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Amaiur Sarriegi
      84
      RW
      RM ST LW
      R 4★4
      Sarriegi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 81 79 87 50 84
      Spain Liga F Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Zubimendi
      85
      CDM
      CM
      R 3★4
      Zubimendi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 71 80 82 85 76
      Spain LaLiga Santander Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Iago Aspas
      87
      ST
      L 4★4
      Aspas
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 90 84 90 40 70
      Spain LaLiga Santander RC Celta

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Lamine Yamal
      89
      RW
      RM LW
      L 4★4
      Yamal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 87 88 91 33 65
      Spain LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Andreia Jacinto
      88
      CM
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Jacinto
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 80 88 88 82 84
      Portugal Liga F Real Sociedad

      Strong club chemistry link + Balances rotations behind the ball

      Fernando Morientes
      89
      ST
      R 4★4
      Morientes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 90 77 83 45 86
      Spain LaLiga Santander ICONS

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.

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