Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 1.66 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.72 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.08 | 1.50 | 2.16 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.2% | 89.1% | 88.7% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like F. de Jong — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: take-ons (15th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.79 xG vs Preston, 1 goal.