Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 73% 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 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.77 | 0.66 | 0.99 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.16 | 2.15 | 0.00 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.85 | 2.15 | 1.32 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.5% | 86.9% | 92.9% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Rodríguez — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: shot threat (5th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 73% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.11 xG vs Chelsea.