Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 97% 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 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.95 | 1.23 | 0.89 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.95 | 1.64 | 1.56 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.59 | 1.02 | 1.56 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.6% | 87.7% | 87.6% |
Rising: creation up sharply vs last season.
Elite for his age: 94th percentile for creation among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Elche | La Liga | 1,353 | 25 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 1.73 |
| 2024-25 | Rio Ave | Primeira Liga | 1,374 | 24 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.92 |
| 2023-24 | GIL Vicente | Primeira Liga | 1,871 | 31 | 0.00 | 0.10 | 0.87 |
| 2021-22 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 21 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.29 |
Profiles like J. Ngando — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: ball winning (18th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 67% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.27 xG vs Villarreal, 1 goal.