Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 19 apps, 677 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.52 | 0.93 | 2.83 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.02 | 0.47 | 1.42 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.30 | 6.06 | 4.96 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | 77.7% | 75.4% |
Rising: control up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 95th percentile for control among midfielders aged 24–28.
vs midfielders aged 24–28 · 274 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Werder Bremen | Bundesliga | 677 | 19 | 2.13 | 1.46 | 1.33 |
| 2024-25 | FC ST. Gallen | UEFA Europa Conference League | 268 | 5 | 2.69 | 2.35 | 1.68 |
Profiles like K. Sano — midfielders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: progression (30th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Top underlying game: 0.81 xG vs Bayer Leverkusen, 1 goal.