Shoots relentlessly — and buries them.
Overperforming xG by +2 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Balanced sources: 82% open play, 18% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 12 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.02 | 0.96 | 0.78 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 0.39 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.27 | 1.50 | 0.59 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.89 | 1.50 | 0.98 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.4% | 86.4% | 82.9% |
Rising: finishing and shot threat up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 97th percentile for shot threat among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | Sh/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 2,010 | 29 | 0.54 | 0.09 | 2.24 |
| 2024-25 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 919 | 26 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 1.66 |
| 2023-24 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 1,015 | 27 | 0.62 | 0.09 | 3.99 |
| 2022-23 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 635 | 22 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 3.83 |
| 2021-22 | Lens | Ligue 1 | 649 | 21 | 0.69 | 0.00 | 3.61 |
Profiles like Rafa — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: progression (7th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 71% over the last year.
Best underlying game: 0.91 xG away to Paris FC — and he took it, 2 goals.