Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 15 | 11 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.56 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.40 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.76 | 1.70 | 1.50 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.28 | 1.06 | 0.86 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | 78.8% | 78.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 25.
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for creation among midfielders aged 23–27.
vs midfielders aged 23–27 · 282 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | Sh/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Southampton | Championship | 3,194 | 43 | 0.30 | 0.22 | 1.61 |
| 2024-25 | Middlesbrough | Championship | 3,570 | 45 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 2.97 |
| 2023-24 | Plymouth | Championship | 1,770 | 26 | 0.32 | 0.14 | 2.39 |
Profiles like S. Diop — midfielders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: progression (11th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Best underlying game: 1.98 xG away to Charlton — and he took it, 2 goals.