Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
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 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.15 | 2.94 | 3.87 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.90 | 1.47 | 1.55 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.22 | 0.98 | 0.68 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.22 | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.8% | 79.1% | 79.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 28–32.
vs midfielders aged 28–32 · 197 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like N. Dismas — midfielders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: progression (5th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Best underlying game: 1.01 xG vs Southampton — and he took it, 1 goal.