Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 40% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.72 | 2.06 | 1.56 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.96 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.27 | 0.57 | 0.48 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.40 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.8% | 75.2% | 83.2% |
Middle of his age group: 69th percentile for finishing among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Perea — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: creation (7th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 60% over the last year.
Best underlying game: 0.99 xG vs Newcastle — and he took it, 1 goal.