Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 100% 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 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 4.40 | 1.67 | 1.86 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.88 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.30 | 1.04 | 2.21 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.21 | 0.42 | 0.23 |
| Pass accuracy | 94.8% | 94.7% | 93.3% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Grimes — midfielders with this shape at 29.
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.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.48 xG vs Levante, 1 goal.