Drops in, keeps it, feeds the runners.
Underperforming xG by 3 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Balanced sources: 86% open play, 14% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.96 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.24 | 0.94 | 0.12 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.92 | 2.52 | 1.85 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.60 | 0.94 | 0.81 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.3% | 76.3% | 74.4% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 23.
Elite for his age: 96th percentile for creation among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 2,100 | 34 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 2.19 |
| 2024-25 | Villarreal | La Liga | 1,949 | 35 | 0.18 | 0.32 | 1.75 |
| 2023-24 | Villarreal | La Liga | 479 | 8 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| 2022-23 | Villarreal | La Liga | 2,470 | 37 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 1.60 |
| 2021-22 | Villarreal | La Liga | 1,688 | 31 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
| 2020-21 | Villarreal | La Liga | 784 | 24 | 0.34 | 0.11 | 1.15 |
Profiles like B. De Keersmaecker — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: progression (12th 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: 0.78 xG vs Manchester City.