Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 80% open play, 20% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 9 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.62 | 1.59 | 2.41 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.35 | 1.30 | 0.27 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.04 | 0.72 | 1.34 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.3% | 85.4% | 87.2% |
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for control among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Z. Çelik — midfielders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: finishing (7th 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: 0.11 xG away to Alaves.