Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 22 apps, 854 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Balanced sources: 81% open play, 19% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.61 | 1.51 | 2.05 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.32 | 0.76 | 0.00 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.65 | 2.27 | 0.82 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.65 | 0.38 | 1.64 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.5% | 83.3% | 84.6% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 23.
Ahead of his age group: 76th percentile for shot threat among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Everton | Premier League | 731 | 20 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 1.11 |
| 2024-25 | Everton | Premier League | 761 | 15 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 1.71 |
| 2023-24 | Southampton | Championship | 1,102 | 23 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 1.16 |
| 2022-23 | Southampton | Premier League | 1,035 | 18 | 0.35 | 0.17 | 0.43 |
Profiles like H. Boudaoui — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: progression (13th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.27 xG away to Bournemouth.