Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Overperforming xG by +2 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
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 | 10 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.24 | 1.94 | 1.96 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.36 | 0.56 | 0.49 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.68 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.34 | 0.69 | 0.24 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.5% | 83.2% | 81.8% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Onana — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: creation (16th 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: 0.48 xG vs Mallorca, 1 goal.