Beats his man, then picks the pass.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 27 apps, 728 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Open-play threat: 100% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.76 | 0.00 | 1.73 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.65 | 1.78 | 1.30 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.88 | 2.96 | 0.87 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.9% | 92.7% | 86.6% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 95th percentile for take-ons among midfielders aged 22–26.
vs midfielders aged 22–26 · 284 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like R. Guitane — midfielders with this shape at 24.
Watch the downside: progression (18th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Middlesbrough | Brighton | free | €5.0M |
| Jan 2026 | Brighton | Middlesbrough | free | €5.0M |
| Jan 2026 | Cremonese | Brighton | free | €5.0M |
| Sep 2025 | Brighton | Cremonese | free | €7.0M |
| May 2025 | Burnley | Brighton | free | €7.0M |
| Aug 2024 | Brighton | Burnley | free | €7.0M |
| May 2024 | Ipswich | Brighton | free | €4.5M |
| Jan 2024 | Brighton | Ipswich | free | €4.0M |
Top underlying game: 0.46 xG vs Oxford United.