Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
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 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.45 | 2.65 | 2.34 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.58 | 0.88 | 0.64 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.77 | 1.59 | 0.64 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.21 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.7% | 80.0% | 73.2% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Cooling: control down vs last season at 23.
Elite for his age: 91st percentile for ball winning among U23 midfielders.
vs U23 midfielders · 174 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | AVS | Primeira Liga | 1,401 | 21 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| 2024-25 | AVS | Primeira Liga | 669 | 28 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
Profiles like C. Niasse — midfielders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: progression (5th 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: 0.17 xG vs Estrela.