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 | 11 | 8 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.09 | 1.85 | 1.45 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.09 | 0.93 | 0.87 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.24 | 0.66 | 0.48 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.09 | 0.93 | 0.39 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.8% | 79.5% | 84.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: control and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Ahead of his age group: 79th percentile for control 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 | Rio Ave | Primeira Liga | 2,351 | 30 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.46 |
| 2024-25 | Rio Ave | Primeira Liga | 1,363 | 16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| 2023-24 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Europa League | 265 | 5 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | Olympiakos Piraeus | UEFA Europa League | 180 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Profiles like Kaick — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: progression (11th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.87 xG vs AVS, 1 goal.