Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 85% open play, 15% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 10 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.03 | 1.14 | 3.20 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.15 | 1.66 | 1.60 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.71 | 1.46 | 0.56 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.26 | 0.52 | 0.19 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | 80.7% | 79.8% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 22.
Elite for his age: 90th percentile for control 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 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 2,843 | 36 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| 2024-25 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 2,243 | 36 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.92 |
| 2023-24 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 158 | 15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.14 |
Profiles like L. Lipani — midfielders with this shape at 22.
Watch the downside: take-ons (12th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 250% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.19 xG vs Celta Vigo.