Wins the ball and drives before you can reset.
Underperforming xG by 2 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Open-play threat: 99% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 12 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.19 | 2.22 | 2.50 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.94 | 1.25 | 0.83 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.52 | 1.06 | 0.83 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.25 | 1.45 | 1.17 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.2% | 86.1% | 88.7% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 18.
Ahead of his age group: 81st 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 | Lille | Ligue 1 | 2,338 | 30 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| 2024-25 | Lille | Ligue 1 | 1,154 | 34 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.39 |
| 2023-24 | Lille | UEFA Europa Conference League | 450 | 6 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
No true peer at his level at 18 — the closest statistical shapes are midfielders like Alexsandro Amorim, not genuine comparables.
Watch the downside: shot threat (11th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 67% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.53 xG away to Stade Brestois 29.