Elite in every dimension of midfield play.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 95% 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 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.73 | 1.22 | 0.68 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.22 | 0.73 | 0.96 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.04 | 2.07 | 2.73 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.31 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.9% | 91.6% | 92.7% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Pašalić — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: ball winning (25th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.60 xG away to Hamburger SV.