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Thiago Mendes leads Vasco to victory over Grêmio
Thiago Mendes has established himself as a vital component of Vasco's squad, serving as both captain and the team's leading scorer. During a recent match in Porto Alegre, the 34-year-old midfielder scored the opening goal in a 2-1 comeback victory against Grêmio.
The 2026 season has proven to be the most prolific of Mendes's career, with eight goals recorded to date. Beyond his scoring, he has demonstrated versatility in Pedro Emanuel's tactical setup, operating as a defensive midfielder, a central playmaker, or even an attacking threat.
Despite a slow start at the club due to physical conditioning issues following two seasons in Qatar, Mendes has become a cornerstone of the team. He joined Vasco last July as the first signing under football executive Admar Lopes and has seen significant growth in performance since late November.
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Admar Lopes · Gremio · Pedro Emanuel · Thiago Mendes · VASCO
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Thiago Mendes achieved a 90% pass accuracy during the match against Grêmio. euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br · futebolnarede.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thiago Mendes joined Vasco in July of last year as the first signing under executive Admar Lopes. euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br · futebolnarede.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thiago Mendes scored the first goal in Vasco's 2-1 comeback victory against Grêmio in Porto Alegre. euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br · futebolnarede.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thiago Mendes has scored eight goals in the 2026 season. euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br · futebolnarede.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Pedro Emanuel highlighted Thiago Mendes's leadership and effectiveness within the team structure. euvivoaselecao.com.br · maracanaonline.com.br · futebolnarede.com.br