Beats his man on the outside and picks out the box.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 9 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.86 | 2.07 | 1.99 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.18 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.22 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.80 | 3.80 | 4.52 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.2% | 77.9% | 76.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: distribution and take-ons up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 74th percentile for take-ons among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Casa Pia | Primeira Liga | 1,445 | 23 | 1.68 | 0.31 | 1.06 |
| 2024-25 | BSC Young Boys | UEFA Champions League | 27 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | Estac Troyes | Ligue 1 | 1,317 | 19 | 1.71 | 0.41 | 0.96 |
| 2021-22 | Moreirense | Primeira Liga | 1,379 | 16 | 1.48 | 0.36 | 0.59 |
| 2020-21 | Moreirense | Primeira Liga | 1,845 | 22 | 1.41 | 0.78 | 0.88 |
Profiles like I. James — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: finishing (2nd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.04 xG away to Guimaraes.