Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.20 | 1.64 | 0.38 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.55 | 0.94 | 0.58 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.20 | 0.70 | 0.96 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.52 | 0.94 | 1.34 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.8% | 81.0% | 85.3% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 23.
Ahead of his age group: 89th percentile for control among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Rio Ave | Primeira Liga | 1,377 | 19 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| 2024-25 | Rio Ave | Primeira Liga | 1,398 | 26 | 0.19 | 0.06 | 1.48 |
| 2023-24 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | 4 | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
Profiles like H. Massengo — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: progression (17th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 567% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.20 xG vs Guimaraes.