Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 83% open play, 17% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.33 | 1.00 | 2.42 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.65 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.17 | 3.18 | 2.10 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.50 | 0.33 | 0.32 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.1% | 84.7% | 89.4% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 33–37.
vs midfielders aged 33–37 · 47 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. Bannan — midfielders with this shape at 35.
Watch the downside: ball winning (29th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 56% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.25 xG vs Everton, 1 goal.