Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 70% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.56 | 3.73 | 2.77 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.56 | 2.87 | 2.31 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.22 | 1.58 | 0.35 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.11 | 0.57 | 0.12 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.8% | 83.4% | 75.1% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 30–34.
vs midfielders aged 30–34 · 131 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like N. Seiwald — midfielders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: shot threat (12th 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: 0.45 xG away to Torino.