Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 36% 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 | 12 | 9 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 2.29 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.36 | 0.32 | 0.94 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.47 | 0.79 | 1.35 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.36 | 1.11 | 1.56 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.2% | 80.4% | 81.4% |
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for control among midfielders aged 31–35.
vs midfielders aged 31–35 · 98 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Bamba — midfielders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: shot threat (12th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 50% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.14 xG vs Real Sociedad, 1 goal.