Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 75% open play, 25% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.51 | 1.44 | 2.04 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.05 | 1.32 | 1.82 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.90 | 1.08 | 1.13 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 1.02 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.1% | 77.5% | 83.8% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for control among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like R. Rios — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (25th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 400% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.83 xG vs Valencia, 1 goal.