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 | 8 | 11 | 13 |
| Goals /90 | 0.33 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Assists /90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| Shots /90 | 0.49 | 1.10 | 1.31 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.82 | 0.99 | 1.14 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.82 | 0.33 | 0.61 |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Ahead of his age group: 88th percentile for movement among forwards aged 25–29.
vs forwards aged 25–29 · 256 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like N. Maupay — forwards with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: pressing (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Derby | Southampton | free | €6.0M |
| Aug 2025 | Southampton | Derby | free | €7.5M |
| Jun 2025 | Sheff Utd | Southampton | free | €7.5M |
| Jan 2025 | Southampton | Sheff Utd | free | €8.0M |
| Jul 2024 | Villarreal | Southampton | €8.3M | €8.0M |
| Jun 2024 | Sheff Utd | Villarreal | free | €8.0M |
| Jan 2024 | Villarreal | Sheff Utd | free | €7.0M |
| Jul 2023 | Blackburn | Villarreal | free | €16M |
Best underlying game: 1.23 xG vs Sheffield Wednesday — and he took it, 1 goal.