Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Overperforming xG by +3 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Set-piece reliant: 67% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.05 | 1.48 | 0.95 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.05 | 0.67 | 0.27 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.20 | 1.89 | 2.44 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.45 | 0.13 | 0.41 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.2% | 91.3% | 85.2% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Kimmich — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: ball winning (17th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 46% over the last year.
Best underlying game: 1.05 xG vs Bayern München — and he took it, 1 goal.