Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
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 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.64 | 2.15 | 1.33 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.27 | 1.43 | 0.86 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.40 | 0.54 | 1.95 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.13 | 0.54 | 0.16 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.4% | 88.1% | 86.6% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 97th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. van den Boomen — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: take-ons (10th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.21 xG vs Millwall.