Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
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 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.34 | 3.14 | 2.35 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.14 | 2.73 | 1.17 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.41 | 0.68 | 0.73 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 1.32 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.4% | 81.5% | 80.4% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like U. Raghouber — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: shot threat (8th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Heating up: recent output is running above his season rate.
Heating up — Take-ons 1.7 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Steady on Key passes, Tackles, Interceptions — in line with season pace.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.11 xG away to Ajax.