Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 97% 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 | 8 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.15 | 1.54 | 1.43 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.66 | 0.38 | 0.71 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.99 | 2.31 | 0.95 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.99 | 0.58 | 0.71 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.5% | 84.7% | 81.5% |
Ahead of his age group: 78th percentile for creation among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like N. Vlašić — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: progression (10th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 50% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.62 xG vs Bayer Leverkusen.