Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 98% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.22 | 1.46 | 2.88 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.67 | 1.17 | 1.15 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.39 | 2.34 | 1.73 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.28 | 0.88 | 0.58 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.4% | 89.9% | 92.5% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for control among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like D. Rice — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Few glaring holes — weakest area is take-ons (41st pct), still around average.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 56% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.14 xG vs Chelsea, 1 goal.