Drops in, keeps it, feeds the runners.
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 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Goals /90 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Assists /90 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Shots /90 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 1.12 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.13 | 2.33 | 2.13 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.67 |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for control among midfielders aged 28–32.
vs midfielders aged 28–32 · 197 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like R. Manning — midfielders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: progression (37th 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: 0.53 xG vs Napoli.