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 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.11 | 3.30 | 2.69 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.61 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.44 | 1.35 | 0.49 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.24 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.4% | 78.8% | 83.8% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. Mitchell — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: finishing (7th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.09 xG away to Hull City.