Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 48% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.98 | 2.20 | 2.79 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.66 | 0.81 | 1.06 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.99 | 1.39 | 1.46 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.40 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.2% | 85.4% | 85.5% |
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for control among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like R. Zerrouki — midfielders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: finishing (23rd 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: 0.34 xG vs Arsenal.