Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 97% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.25 | 2.22 | 1.23 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.71 | 1.48 | 0.46 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.08 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.07 | 0.37 | 0.46 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.4% | 79.8% | 82.0% |
Ahead of his age group: 76th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Caio Paulista — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: finishing (5th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.30 xG away to Nottingham Forest.