Overperforming xG by +2 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Set-piece reliant: 50% 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 | 12 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.73 | 0.53 | 0.97 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.12 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.34 | 3.58 | 2.07 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.95 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.8% | 84.7% | 77.6% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 27.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for creation among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Southampton | Championship | 2,586 | 39 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 2.08 |
| 2024-25 | 1. FC Heidenheim | Bundesliga | 1,153 | 25 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 2.89 |
Profiles like J. Enciso — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (12th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 260% over the last year, at a career high.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Heidenheim | Southampton | €9.0M | €3.0M |
| Jul 2024 | SSV Ulm 1846 | Heidenheim | €600K | €1.0M |
| Jul 2023 | 1.FC Magdeburg | SSV Ulm 1846 | free | €200K |
| Jul 2022 | Schalke 04 II | 1.FC Magdeburg | free | €200K |
| Sep 2020 | Fanna BK | Schalke 04 II | free | — |
| Jan 2019 | Lajeadense | Fanna BK | free | — |
| Jan 2018 | Defensor SC U19 | Lajeadense | free | — |
| Jan 2017 | Lajeadense U20 | Defensor SC U19 | free | — |
Top underlying game: 0.55 xG away to Portsmouth, 1 goal.