Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 85% open play, 15% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 5 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.15 | 1.73 | 0.73 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.77 | 0.58 | 0.37 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.28 | 1.15 | 0.98 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | 88.2% | 86.3% |
Elite among his peers: 91st percentile for control among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like O. Valakari — midfielders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: take-ons (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 150% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.25 xG away to Napoli, 1 goal.