Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 44% 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 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.58 | 1.98 | 2.29 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.97 | 0.70 | 1.31 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.11 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.91 | 5.12 | 5.56 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.1% | 74.2% | 77.2% |
Rising: ball winning and control up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for control among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 2,437 | 29 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 1.51 |
| 2020-21 | FC ST. Gallen | UEFA Europa League | 90 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Profiles like C. Yüksel — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: progression (16th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 85% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.26 xG vs VfL Wolfsburg.