Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 4.06 | 3.50 | 3.85 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.64 | 1.82 | 1.79 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.55 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.5% | 82.1% | 87.4% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 27.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Burnley | Premier League | 2,118 | 31 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| 2024-25 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 1,973 | 31 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| 2023-24 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 1,707 | 33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| 2022-23 | Benfica | Primeira Liga | 2,036 | 31 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.71 |
| 2021-22 | Getafe | La Liga | 983 | 22 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.82 |
| 2020-21 | Monaco | Ligue 1 | 235 | 9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.15 |
Profiles like R. Fosso — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: finishing (7th 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: 0.34 xG vs Arsenal.