Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 41% 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 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.08 | 1.55 | 1.29 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.43 | 0.58 | 0.00 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.84 | 0.58 | 2.57 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.3% | 86.4% | 86.0% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. Elmaz — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: take-ons (19th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 38% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.82 xG vs Toulouse, 1 goal.