Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 99% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.52 | 2.90 | 2.76 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.81 | 0.45 | 0.29 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.51 | 1.11 | 0.73 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.61 | 0.78 | 0.58 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.3% | 79.0% | 74.7% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 72nd percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | 2,320 | 32 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 1.16 |
| 2024-25 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | 594 | 14 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 1.52 |
| 2020-21 | Red Bull Salzburg | UEFA Champions League | 90 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Profiles like L. Miller — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (10th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.24 xG vs Como.