Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 66% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.92 | 1.01 | 0.73 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.96 | 1.01 | 1.46 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.72 | 0.34 | 0.36 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 1.01 | 0.73 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.8% | 84.8% | 83.7% |
Rising: control up sharply vs last season — and he's doing it at 19.
Ahead of his age group: 80th percentile for ball winning among U21 midfielders.
vs U21 midfielders · 59 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Preston | Championship | 1,131 | 17 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| 2024-25 | Derby | Championship | 1,106 | 15 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
Profiles like D. Mazou-Sacko — midfielders with this shape at 19.
Watch the downside: progression (10th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 2300% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.37 xG away to Fulham.