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 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.55 | 3.44 | 1.69 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.43 | 1.24 | 0.90 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.12 | 0.41 | 0.79 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.8% | 89.1% | 90.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for control among midfielders aged 23–27.
vs midfielders aged 23–27 · 282 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Pepê — midfielders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: finishing (3rd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 150% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.28 xG away to Famalicao.