Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 91% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.37 | 1.16 | 2.49 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.52 | 1.39 | 2.69 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.91 | 2.08 | 1.15 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.61 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.4% | 87.6% | 88.8% |
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for control among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. Whiteman — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: take-ons (15th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.25 xG vs Tottenham.