Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 37% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.37 | 1.43 | 1.92 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.77 | 1.07 | 0.85 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.86 | 0.71 | 1.70 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.21 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.5% | 82.9% | 84.6% |
Elite among his peers: 97th percentile for control among midfielders aged 31–35.
vs midfielders aged 31–35 · 98 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like H. Morita — midfielders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: finishing (15th 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: 0.15 xG away to Chelsea.