Overperforming xG by +2 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Balanced sources: 67% open play, 33% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 9 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.44 | 2.09 | 1.46 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.94 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.33 | 2.09 | 0.94 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.33 | 1.05 | 0.94 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.7% | 82.3% | 80.9% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 30.
Ahead of his age group: 87th percentile for control among midfielders aged 28–32.
vs midfielders aged 28–32 · 197 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Brentford | Premier League | 2,277 | 36 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 1.38 |
| 2024-25 | Brentford | Premier League | 853 | 24 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 1.79 |
| 2023-24 | Brentford | Premier League | 2,220 | 32 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.66 |
| 2022-23 | Brentford | Premier League | 2,830 | 37 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 1.59 |
| 2021-22 | Brentford | Premier League | 1,600 | 31 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 1.97 |
| 2020-21 | Brentford | Championship | 3,445 | 48 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 1.83 |
Profiles like Igor Gomes — midfielders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: ball winning (9th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 57% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.48 xG away to Newcastle.