Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 39% 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 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.26 | 1.77 | 2.61 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.60 | 1.38 | 0.71 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.30 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.8% | 77.2% | 81.0% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 31.
Middle of his age group: 71st percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Cagliari | Serie A | 1,435 | 20 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
| 2024-25 | Cagliari | Serie A | 1,430 | 29 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| 2023-24 | Cagliari | Serie A | 1,609 | 27 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| 2021-22 | Cagliari | Serie A | 2,147 | 33 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.54 |
| 2020-21 | Cagliari | Serie A | 617 | 12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
Profiles like T. Bruns — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: creation (8th 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: 0.38 xG vs Cremonese.