Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 60% 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 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.72 | 0.78 | 1.58 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.25 | 0.65 | 1.71 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.63 | 1.30 | 1.05 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.63 | 0.26 | 0.66 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.1% | 91.8% | 91.3% |
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 João Neves — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: ball winning (37th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Should have had more: 1.02 xG vs Union Berlin, but no goal.