Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 90% 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 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.33 | 1.47 | 0.86 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.07 | 0.49 | 0.86 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 1.29 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.07 | 0.49 | 0.22 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.8% | 82.6% | 80.4% |
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for control among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Varela — midfielders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: ball winning (13th 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: 0.19 xG vs SC Freiburg.