Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 67% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.11 | 2.19 | 1.22 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.30 | 0.47 | 0.41 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.51 | 0.47 | 1.08 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.60 | 1.10 | 1.49 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.4% | 86.2% | 88.4% |
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for control among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like N. El Aynaoui — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: shot threat (37th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.65 xG away to 1. FC Heidenheim.