Tiago Mendes
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Tiago Cardoso Mendes | ||
Date of birth | 2 May 1981 | ||
Place of birth | Viana do Castelo, Portugal | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1995–1996 | Vianense | ||
1997–1998 | Âncora Praia | ||
1998–1999 | Braga | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999–2001 | Braga B | 13 | (0) |
1999–2002 | Braga | 62 | (3) |
2002–2004 | Benfica | 75 | (19) |
2004–2005 | Chelsea | 34 | (4) |
2005–2007 | Lyon | 56 | (9) |
2007–2011 | Juventus | 42 | (0) |
2010–2011 | → Atlético Madrid (loan) | 49 | (6) |
2011–2017 | Atlético Madrid | 126 | (11) |
Total | 457 | (52) | |
International career | |||
2000–2002 | Portugal U21 | 21 | (3) |
2002–2015 | Portugal | 66 | (3) |
Managerial career | |||
2017–2018 | Atlético Madrid (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Tiago Cardoso Mendes, OIH (Portuguese pronunciation: [tiˈaɣu kɐɾˈdozu ˈmẽdɨʃ]; born 2 May 1981), known simply as Tiago, is a former Portuguese professional footballer who played as a midfielder, and was the assistant manager of Spanish club Atlético Madrid.
He played in five of Europe's major leagues: Portugal, England, France, Italy and Spain. He notably spent eight seasons with Atlético Madrid, winning five major titles including the 2013–14 La Liga and the 2012 Europa League.
A Portugal international on over 60 occasions, Tiago represented the nation in two World Cups and Euro 2004.
Club career
Portugal
Born in Viana do Castelo, Tiago first came to prominence at S.C. Braga, being cast into the Minho side's starting XI at the age of just 19 and helping with 27 games as they finished in fourth place in 2001, thus qualifying for the UEFA Cup.
In late December 2001, solid displays earned Tiago – and Braga teammates Armando Sá and Ricardo Rocha – a move to giants S.L. Benfica. In his first full season he scored a career-best 13 goals to help to a runner-up position in the Primeira Liga and, the following year, won the Taça de Portugal against FC Porto.[1]
Chelsea
Tiago signed for Chelsea on 20 July 2004 for a €15 million fee,[2] becoming José Mourinho's sixth signing that season (this included three other Portuguese players). Having missed the first game of the campaign he soon became an important member of his new team, scoring on his away debut against Crystal Palace on 24 August;[3] he also scored a long-range goal in a 3–1 win over Manchester United on 10 May 2005, after already having won the Premier League title.[4]
Tiago was a regular for Chelsea, having only missed four games in the league. He ended the season successfully as a firm fixture in the Blues' midfield three, making 51 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals as the club also added the Football League Cup. However, despite his initial success, the following campaign saw the arrival of Michael Essien from Olympique Lyonnais, which limited his first-team chances; during his time at Stamford Bridge his loss percentage in the league was 2.94%, just once in 34 appearances (a 0–1 loss at Manchester City on 16 October 2004), which was the lowest in history for any player having appeared at least 20 times.[5]
Lyon
In late August 2005, Tiago signed for Lyon on a four-year contract, for a €10.1 million transfer fee.[6][7] Mourinho later confessed in an interview that letting him go was "a big mistake."[8]
Usually playing in a defensive midfield role alongside Juninho Pernambucano, Mahamadou Diarra and Florent Malouda, Tiago excelled for Lyon, scoring seven goals in 37 appearances. The highlights of his first season in France were a pair of goals against PSV Eindhoven that took Lyon into the quarter-finals in the UEFA Champions League, and the winning goal against Troyes AC on 1 April 2006; the club finished top of Ligue 1, winning a fifth consecutive accolade.
After the departure of Diarra to Real Madrid the following season, Tiago began to play a more significant role in Lyon's midfield with Diarra's replacement, Jérémy Toulalan. He won his second league title and helped Lyon to the domestic league cup final, where it lost to FC Girondins de Bordeaux after a last-minute strike; overall he netted six goals in 40 appearances in his second year.
Juventus
On 17 June 2007, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed that Tiago's departure from Lyon was imminent with both Juventus F.C. and A.C. Milan reportedly after his signature. He officially signed for the former on 21 June 2007, for a €13 million fee.[9] His performance in the 2007–08 season was criticised, however, with Goal.com describing him as the third biggest flop of the season.[10]
The start of 2008–09 season gave Tiago an opportunity to return to the Premier League in the form of year-long loan offer from Everton. Juventus agreed to the deal but Tiago refused their terms, favouring to stay in Italy instead.[11] The negotiations between the player and the club had a violent end when Tiago forcibly locked Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli inside a toilet stall – the chairman was finally rescued by captain Alessandro Del Piero, more than an hour later;[12] after a difficult first season he eventually established himself in Claudio Ranieri's side but, in November 2008, against Inter Milan, he was stretchered off the pitch with a serious knee injury just several minutes into the match, and was sidelined for almost two months.[13]
Tiago returned to the bench for the January match against S.S. Lazio, but found himself down the pecking order as Cristiano Zanetti, Mohamed Sissoko, and emerging youngster Claudio Marchisio were Ranieri's preferred centre midfield pairing. Following injuries to Sissoko and later Marchisio he was back in the starting XI, but his return was soured by a straight red card in the Derby d'Italia fixture in April (1–1 home draw).[14]
The first half of the 2009–10 season was one to forget for Tiago. With the arrivals of midfielders Diego and Felipe Melo, coupled by his slight dip in form, his appearances were again limited; under Ciro Ferrara he was relegated to the bench once again, only making seven Serie A appearances.
Atlético Madrid
On 8 January 2010, Tiago joined Atlético Madrid on loan until the end of the season.[15] He scored his first league goal in nearly three years on 21 January, heading home against Celta de Vigo in a 1–1 home draw for the season's Copa del Rey (2–1 aggregate win);[16][17] gradually, he established himself in the starting lineup ahead of longtime incumbent Raúl García, also reuniting with former Benfica teammate Simão Sabrosa.[18]
After helping the Colchoneros to the domestic cup final – he was cup-tied for the Europa League – a new loan deal was arranged with Juventus.[19] Again, he played in significantly more minutes than García as Atlético finally qualified to the Europa League, and added four goals in La Liga, including a brace against Málaga CF in a 3–0 away win, both goals coming from headers.[20]
On 20 July 2011, Tiago penned a two-year permanent contract with Atlético.[21] He was again an important part of the team that reached the Europa League final, usually playing as a starter under coach Diego Simeone, who replaced Gregorio Manzano midway through the season; he missed the decisive match in Bucharest however, being sent off in the semifinal's second leg against Valencia CF (1–0 away success, 5–2 on aggregate) after slapping Roberto Soldado.[22]
On 21 July 2014, aged 33, Tiago renewed his contract with Atlético for two seasons.[23] On 13 September he put the visiting team ahead at Real Madrid after heading home a corner kick from Koke, in an eventual 2–1 win. In the reverse fixture on 7 February 2015, he opened the scoring in a 4–0 success;[24] 18 days later, he received his marching orders in the 0–1 away loss to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the first leg of the last-16 of the Champions League.[25]
On 28 November 2015, in the first half of the league fixture against RCD Espanyol, Tiago suffered an undisplaced fracture to his right tibia, going on to be sidelined for several months.[26] He left the Vicente Calderón Stadium at the end of the 2016–17 campaign, with competitive totals of 229 games and 19 goals both spells comprised.[27]
International career
Tiago's performances in Portugal's youth teams eventually earned him his senior debut against Scotland in a November 2002 friendly. He went on to seal a regular berth in the squad and was included in the 23-man list for UEFA Euro 2004, although he did not play in the finals; originally part of the squad for that year's Summer Olympic Games, he withdrew through injury.[28]
Moving to France proved crucial in international selection as Tiago's strong form at Lyon afforded him a place in Portugal's well-established midfield. His contributions aided the national team in its quest for qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and he appeared in five matches in the tournament held in Germany as Portugal reached the semi-finals, losing to France.
Tiago scored his first goal for the national team on 28 March 2007, in a Man of the match display away to Serbia (1–1).[29] He was, however, overlooked, for Euro 2008's final squad.
Tiago was selected for the squad at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, replacing Deco in the first game, a 0–0 against the Ivory Coast. He took the naturalized Brazilian's place for the following contest, against North Korea in Cape Town on 21 June 2010, and netted twice (including a header) in a 7–0 rout.[30]
After the World Cup, Tiago officially quit the national team citing personal reasons, and also to "make room for opportunities for younger players," ending his international career with 58 caps and three goals.[31] On 3 October 2014, however, after an absence of almost four years, he was called up by new manager Fernando Santos for a friendly with France and the Euro 2016 qualifier against Denmark.[32] He was sent off for two bookings on 13 June 2015, in a 3–2 win in Armenia in another qualifying match;[33] he was not selected for the finals, not having fully recovered from a broken leg.[34]
Style of play
A versatile defensive or central midfielder, with good vision and overall skills, Tiago was known mainly for his work-rate, tenacity and tackling ability, as well as his accurate distribution of the ball after winning back possession. These attributes earned him the nickname "the washing machine" during his time with Lyon.[35][36]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Braga | 1999–2000[37] | Primeira Liga | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 19 | 1 | |||
2000–01[37] | Primeira Liga | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 28 | 0 | ||||
2001–02[37] | Primeira Liga | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 3 | ||||
Total | 62 | 4 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 67 | 4 | |||||
Benfica | 2001–02[37] | Primeira Liga | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |||
2002–03[37] | Primeira Liga | 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 13 | ||||
2003–04[37] | Primeira Liga | 29 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | 9[a] | 3 | — | 43 | 11 | |||
Total | 75 | 19 | 8 | 3 | — | 9 | 3 | — | 92 | 25 | ||||
Chelsea | 2004–05[38] | Premier League | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11[a] | 0 | — | 51 | 4 | |
Total | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | — | 51 | 4 | |||
Lyon | 2005–06[37][39] | Ligue 1 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8[a] | 2 | — | 37 | 7 | |
2006–07[37][39] | Ligue 1 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8[a] | 2 | — | 38 | 6 | ||
Total | 56 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | — | 75 | 13 | |||
Juventus | 2007–08[40] | Serie A | 20 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 0 | |||||
2008–09[40] | Serie A | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | |||
2009–10[40] | Serie A | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |||
Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | — | 48 | 0 | ||||
Atlético Madrid (loan) | 2009–10[41] | La Liga | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 23 | 3 | |||
2010–11[42] | La Liga | 31 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 6[b] | 1 | — | 39 | 6 | |||
Atlético Madrid | 2011–12[43] | La Liga | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8[b] | 0 | — | 32 | 0 | ||
2012–13[44] | La Liga | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 5[b] | 0 | — | 30 | 2 | |||
2013–14[45] | La Liga | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 7[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 2 | ||
2014–15[40] | La Liga | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 37 | 5 | ||
2015–16[40] | La Liga | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 5[a] | 0 | 0[c] | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
2016–17[40] | La Liga | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 0 | 0[c] | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
Total | 175 | 17 | 14 | 2 | — | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 228 | 20 | |||
Career total | 445 | 52 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 80 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 561 | 64 |
International
Portugal | ||
---|---|---|
Year | Apps | Goals |
2002 | 1 | 0 |
2003 | 4 | 0 |
2004 | 7 | 0 |
2005 | 8 | 0 |
2006 | 12 | 0 |
2007 | 6 | 1 |
2008 | 1 | 0 |
2009 | 9 | 0 |
2010 | 10 | 2 |
2014 | 4 | 0 |
2015 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 66 | 3 |
International goals
(Portugal score listed first, score column indicates score after each Tiago goal)[46]
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 28 March 2007 | Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia | Serbia | 1–0 | 1–1 | Euro 2008 qualifying |
2. | 21 June 2010 | Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa | North Korea | 4–0 | 7–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup |
3. | 7–0 |
Honours
Benfica[47]
Chelsea[47]
Lyon[47]
- Ligue 1: 2005–06, 2006–07
- Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2006–07
Atlético Madrid[47]
- La Liga: 2013–14
- Copa del Rey: 2012–13
- Supercopa de España: 2014
- UEFA Europa League: 2011–12
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2013–14, 2015–16
Portugal[47]
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2004
Orders
- Medal of Merit, Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa (House of Braganza)[49]
References
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- ^ "Tiago set for Chelsea bow". BBC Sport. 18 August 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
- ^ "C Palace 0–2 Chelsea". BBC Sport. 24 August 2004. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
- ^ "Record-breaking Chelsea cruise past sorry United". China Daily. 11 May 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
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- ^ Jiggins, Paul (19 January 2008). "Tiago off to Spurs for £9m". The Sun. London. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
- ^ "Juventus sign Tiago and Almiron". FIFA. 22 June 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
- ^ Garganese, Carlo (26 May 2008). "Calcio Debate: Goal.com Serie A Awards". Goal. Retrieved 24 June 2008.
- ^ "Tiago rejects Everton loan switch". BBC Sport. 22 August 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
- ^ "Tiago locked Juve President Gigli in washroom". Goal. 1 September 2008. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
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- ^ "Tiago set for Chelsea bow". BBC Sport. 18 August 2004. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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- ^ "Matches played by Tiago Mendes in 2011/12". BDFutbol. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Matches played by Tiago Mendes in 2012/13". BDFutbol. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Matches played by Tiago Mendes in 2013/14". BDFutbol. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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External links
- Atlético Madrid official profile
- Template:TheFinalBall
- Tiago at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Tiago at Soccerbase
- Tiago at BDFutbol
- National team data Template:Pt icon
- Tiago at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tiago – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Tiago – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Use dmy dates from July 2013
- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from Viana do Castelo
- Portuguese footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Primeira Liga players
- Portuguese Second Division players
- S.C. Braga B players
- S.C. Braga players
- S.L. Benfica footballers
- Premier League players
- Chelsea F.C. players
- Ligue 1 players
- Olympique Lyonnais players
- Serie A players
- Juventus F.C. players
- La Liga players
- Atlético Madrid footballers
- Portugal youth international footballers
- Portugal under-21 international footballers
- Portugal international footballers
- UEFA Euro 2004 players
- 2006 FIFA World Cup players
- 2010 FIFA World Cup players
- Portuguese expatriate footballers
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Expatriate footballers in France
- Expatriate footballers in Italy
- Expatriate footballers in Spain
- Portuguese expatriates in England
- Portuguese expatriates in France
- Portuguese expatriates in Italy
- Portuguese expatriates in Spain