Never rushed, never rash — everything tidy.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 94% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.97 | 2.60 | 1.87 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.75 | 0.95 | 0.53 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.67 | 4.73 | 4.09 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.4% | 84.3% | 84.0% |
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for control among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Colombatto — midfielders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: take-ons (9th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 140% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.73 xG away to Rangers.