Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Underperforming xG by 3 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Set-piece reliant: 70% 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 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.35 | 2.09 | 2.56 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.57 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.45 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.01 | 1.21 | 1.57 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | 83.7% | 87.8% |
Rising: ball winning and control up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Alaves | La Liga | 2,253 | 37 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| 2024-25 | Osasuna | La Liga | 1,289 | 28 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.22 |
| 2023-24 | Alaves | La Liga | 1,173 | 37 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.92 |
| 2022-23 | Osasuna | La Liga | 1,081 | 38 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.92 |
Profiles like D. Gui — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (18th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 74% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.86 xG away to Barcelona, 1 goal.