Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 94% 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 | 13 | 4 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.80 | 1.99 | 3.51 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.73 | 1.65 | 0.23 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 1.40 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.82 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.9% | 79.7% | 85.6% |
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 28–32.
vs midfielders aged 28–32 · 197 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like D. Kwakman — midfielders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: progression (15th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.46 xG vs Burnley.