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 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 0.74 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.67 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.83 | 1.10 | 1.03 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.83 | 0.92 | 1.33 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.2% | 89.0% | 89.9% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 28.
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for shot threat among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Manchester City | Premier League | 1,640 | 28 | 0.27 | 0.11 | 0.99 |
| 2024-25 | AC Milan | Serie A | 3,132 | 37 | 0.29 | 0.11 | 1.35 |
| 2023-24 | AC Milan | Serie A | 2,829 | 36 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.62 |
| 2022-23 | AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie | 3,048 | 34 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.80 |
| 2021-22 | AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie | 1,478 | 36 | 0.37 | 0.12 | 0.97 |
| 2020-21 | AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie | 723 | 22 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.24 |
Profiles like E. Nwaneri — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: ball winning (2nd 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: 0.58 xG vs Napoli.