Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 53% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.05 | 2.88 | 2.31 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.73 | 0.84 | 0.58 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.36 | 1.56 | 1.30 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.21 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.1% | 90.3% | 93.5% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 32–36.
vs midfielders aged 32–36 · 69 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Grimes — midfielders with this shape at 34.
Watch the downside: take-ons (4th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 40% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.17 xG vs Girona.