Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 100% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.49 | 3.31 | 4.57 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.93 | 1.22 | 0.00 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.46 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.5% | 80.6% | 74.4% |
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Ceesay — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: shot threat (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.06 xG away to Hellas Verona.