Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Underperforming xG by 2 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Balanced sources: 83% open play, 17% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.70 | 4.68 | 4.44 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.95 | 1.83 | 1.02 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.39 | 0.20 | 1.02 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.9% | 73.2% | 77.7% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 25.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 23–27.
vs midfielders aged 23–27 · 282 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Genoa | Serie A | 1,431 | 28 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.57 |
| 2024-25 | Genoa | Serie A | 1,533 | 26 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
Profiles like R. Yates — midfielders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: take-ons (2nd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.85 xG away to Como.