Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 100% 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 | 13 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.09 | 1.49 | 1.13 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.39 | 0.83 | 0.38 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.79 | 0.99 | 1.50 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.50 | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.1% | 90.0% | 91.0% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like L. Goretzka — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: ball winning (39th 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: 0.41 xG vs Nice, 1 goal.