Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 57% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 12 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.91 | 2.55 | 2.13 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.45 | 1.02 | 1.50 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.45 | 0.77 | 0.63 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.88 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.8% | 84.2% | 82.6% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 34–38.
vs midfielders aged 34–38 · 30 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Antonio Blanco — midfielders with this shape at 36.
Watch the downside: finishing (38th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.61 xG vs Metz, 1 goal.