Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 18 apps, 679 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Balanced sources: 81% open play, 19% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 4.57 | 1.24 | 2.01 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.30 | 1.24 | 1.00 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.30 | 0.41 | 0.67 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.00 | 0.41 | 0.67 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.2% | 90.6% | 81.2% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for control among midfielders aged 30–34.
vs midfielders aged 30–34 · 131 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like João Paulo — midfielders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: finishing (3rd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Value sliding — down 52% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.11 xG vs Hamburger SV.