Overperforming xG by +3 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Open-play threat: 100% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.52 | 1.63 | 0.93 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.14 | 0.59 | 1.05 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.90 | 2.51 | 3.61 |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.14 | 0.44 | 1.52 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.8% | 80.0% | 81.1% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 29.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for creation among midfielders aged 27–31.
vs midfielders aged 27–31 · 222 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | 2,090 | 26 | 0.52 | 0.09 | 2.71 |
| 2024-25 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | 2,481 | 30 | 0.25 | 0.18 | 2.29 |
| 2023-24 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | 1,319 | 15 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| 2022-23 | FSV Mainz 05 | Bundesliga | 979 | 29 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
| 2021-22 | Genoa | Serie A | 685 | 13 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.98 |
| 2020-21 | Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | 1,887 | 29 | 0.10 | 0.29 | 1.81 |
Profiles like P. Foden — midfielders with this shape at 29.
Watch the downside: progression (33rd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 89% over the last year.
Best underlying game: 1.58 xG vs FC Augsburg — and he took it, 2 goals.