Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
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 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.54 | 2.76 | 5.27 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.13 | 1.21 | 0.81 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.53 | 0.35 | 1.22 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.35 | 0.52 | 1.01 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | 83.4% | 86.3% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning and control up sharply vs last season — and he's doing it at 18.
Elite for his age: 98th percentile for ball winning among U21 midfielders.
vs U21 midfielders · 59 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 1,473 | 28 | 3.79 | 1.41 | 0.67 |
| 2024-25 | Ajax | Eredivisie | 505 | 16 | 2.32 | 0.89 | 0.71 |
Profiles like E. Banzuzi — midfielders with this shape at 18.
Watch the downside: progression (29th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 433% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.41 xG away to Heracles.