Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 48% 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 | 14 | 13 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.23 | 2.09 | 2.66 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.82 | 1.32 | 0.71 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.71 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.9% | 86.2% | 88.1% |
Middle of his age group: 73rd percentile for control among midfielders aged 30–34.
vs midfielders aged 30–34 · 131 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Francis — midfielders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: finishing (1st 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: 0.09 xG away to Lens.