Sets the tempo and moves the orchestra.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.57 | 1.32 | 0.52 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.79 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.89 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.05 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | 84.8% | 87.2% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for creation among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like P. Ruiz — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: ball winning (7th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 41% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.76 xG vs Olympiakos Piraeus.