Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Underperforming xG by 3 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Set-piece reliant: 57% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.89 | 2.76 | 2.60 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.42 | 2.23 | 1.14 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.59 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.47 | 0.13 | 0.65 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.8% | 87.8% | 89.9% |
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for control among midfielders aged 30–34.
vs midfielders aged 30–34 · 131 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like W. Ndidi — midfielders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: creation (17th 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: 0.71 xG vs Levante, 1 goal.