Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Overperforming xG by +3 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Open-play threat: 100% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.39 | 1.63 | 1.19 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.55 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.67 | 2.65 | 2.77 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.9% | 90.6% | 90.2% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 30–34.
vs midfielders aged 30–34 · 131 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like E. Fernández — midfielders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: take-ons (10th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 45% over the last year.
Best underlying game: 0.95 xG away to Napoli — and he took it, 1 goal.