Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.47 | 3.89 | 2.86 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.00 | 1.22 | 0.99 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.78 | 0.97 | 0.74 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.87 | 0.36 | 1.12 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | 88.4% | 91.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite for his age: 98th percentile for ball winning among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Mateus Fernandes — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: shot threat (25th 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: 0.76 xG vs Swansea.