Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 39% 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 | 14 | 8 | 14 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.80 | 1.03 | 1.57 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.88 | 0.65 | 0.43 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.36 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.1% | 79.7% | 80.1% |
Ahead of his age group: 75th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Sithole — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: shot threat (9th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 60% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.15 xG away to AS Roma.