Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 96% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 8 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.25 | 0.99 | 1.42 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.25 | 0.40 | 0.59 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.75 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.7% | 78.7% | 76.5% |
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for control among midfielders aged 34–38.
vs midfielders aged 34–38 · 30 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Lobotka — midfielders with this shape at 36.
Watch the downside: shot threat (4th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 50% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.26 xG vs Leeds, 1 goal.