Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Overperforming xG by +3 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Open-play threat: 100% 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 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.97 | 1.72 | 1.42 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.31 | 0.47 | 0.36 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.49 | 0.31 | 0.12 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.66 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.4% | 84.5% | 80.8% |
Cooling: control and movement down vs last season at 22.
Ahead of his age group: 78th percentile for control among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | Sh/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Fiorentina | Serie A | 1,885 | 33 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| 2024-25 | Beşiktaş | Süper Lig | 674 | 12 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| 2023-24 | SC Braga | Primeira Liga | 219 | 9 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| 2022-23 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Profiles like J. Niehues — midfielders with this shape at 22.
Watch the downside: creation (3rd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Best underlying game: 0.93 xG vs Inter — and he took it, 1 goal.