Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 46% 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 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.89 | 2.91 | 0.91 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.44 | 1.29 | 0.45 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.91 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.44 | 0.65 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.9% | 82.3% | 74.0% |
Behind the curve for the cohort: 35th percentile for ball winning among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Ellertsson — midfielders with this shape at 22.
Watch the downside: progression (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.14 xG away to AS Roma.