Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 36% 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 | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.32 | 3.60 | 2.31 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.97 | 1.40 | 2.31 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.97 | 0.20 | 0.62 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.97 | 0.60 | 0.36 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.5% | 85.1% | 84.7% |
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for control among midfielders aged 24–28.
vs midfielders aged 24–28 · 274 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Cauan Barros — midfielders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: creation (29th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.21 xG vs Rayo Vallecano.