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 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.35 | 2.02 | 3.46 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.50 | 2.02 | 1.43 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.41 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.9% | 87.3% | 88.7% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning and control up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 95th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 24–28.
vs midfielders aged 24–28 · 274 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Rio Ave | Primeira Liga | 1,412 | 27 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.32 |
| 2024-25 | Valladolid | La Liga | 855 | 17 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
Profiles like M. Frendrup — midfielders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: creation (5th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 82% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.09 xG vs Moreirense.