Wins it, keeps it, kills attacks at source.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.50 | 3.76 | 4.22 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.21 | 1.78 | 1.26 |
| Key passes /90 | 0.94 | 0.99 | 0.63 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.67 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.8% | 84.2% | 79.3% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 24–28.
vs midfielders aged 24–28 · 274 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like H. Armstrong — midfielders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: progression (8th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 87% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.84 xG vs Sheffield Wednesday, 1 goal.