Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 91% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Flat-track: production drops sharply against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.24 | 2.61 | 1.89 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.83 | 1.49 | 0.27 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.21 | 0.75 | 2.96 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.81 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.3% | 85.2% | 85.6% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 27.
Middle of his age group: 74th percentile for shot threat 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 | Newcastle | Premier League | 1,020 | 24 | 0.00 | 0.18 | 1.24 |
| 2024-25 | Newcastle | Premier League | 1,075 | 32 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 1.84 |
| 2023-24 | Newcastle | Premier League | 419 | 9 | 0.21 | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| 2022-23 | Newcastle | Premier League | 2,577 | 35 | 0.10 | 0.21 | 1.40 |
| 2021-22 | Newcastle | Premier League | 2,047 | 29 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| 2020-21 | Newcastle | Premier League | 980 | 14 | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Profiles like Gustavo Sá — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (9th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 47% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.46 xG vs Benfica.