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 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.37 | 2.49 | 2.30 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.65 | 1.11 | 2.99 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 1.38 |
| Duels won /90 | 8.23 | 8.86 | 6.68 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.4% | 69.3% | 66.7% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 24–28.
vs midfielders aged 24–28 · 274 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Longstaff — midfielders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: progression (11th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 40% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.40 xG away to Coventry, 1 goal.