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Rafael Mendes
CF · Second Striker #11 On Loan Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Rafael Mendes

📍 Algeria · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ USM Alger (Algiers) · 🏆 Ligue 1 · 💶 €3.8M
Languages: Arabic English French
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

USM Alger

Algiers, Algeria

Ligue 1 · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • PSV Eindhoven Netherlands · Eredivisie · Professional
  • LOSC Lille France · Ligue 1 · Professional
  • Tottenham Hotspur England · Premier League · Professional

Player Bio

Rafael Mendes is a left-footed second striker at USM Alger (Algiers). Speaks Arabic, English, French. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Link playClinical

Key attributes

Pace75
Shooting80
Passing79
Dribbling82
Defending55
Physical74

Player radar

Pace 75 Shooting 80 Passing 79 Dribbling 82 Defending 55 Physical 74

AI Profile Rating

79

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace75
Shooting80
Passing79
Dribbling82
Defending55
Physical74

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 902.57
Assists / 900.08
G+A33

📈 Market value trend

Now €3.8M
€1.4M 2021 €2M 2022 €2.5M 2023 €3.2M 2024 €3.8M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    USM Alger20 apps · 32 goals
  • 2023–24
    USM Alger II14 apps · 29 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€3.8m ↑ €768k
Foot
Left
Height
171 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 USM Alger II → USM Alger Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → USM Alger II €1.52m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 25, 2026

Full report
Performance score
86
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Strong recent output — goals and assists per 90 above average.
  • Standout attributes: Shooting, Dribbling.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Second Striker role (fit score 79).
  • Performance metrics exceed Second Striker average by 4 points overall.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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