Beats his man, then picks the pass.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 88% open play, 12% set pieces.
Rising: creation and take-ons up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for take-ons among midfielders aged 24–28.
vs midfielders aged 24–28 · 274 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | Sh/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 499 | 10 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.93 |
| 2024-25 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | 912 | 20 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 2.57 |
Profiles like F. Krastev — midfielders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: progression (4th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Top underlying game: 0.30 xG vs VfL Wolfsburg.