Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
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 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.34 | 2.31 | 1.89 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.58 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.11 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.44 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | 91.5% | 93.3% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 27.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control 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 | Sporting CP | Primeira Liga | 2,323 | 27 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 1.12 |
| 2024-25 | Sporting CP | Primeira Liga | 2,221 | 28 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.05 |
| 2023-24 | Sporting CP | Primeira Liga | 2,200 | 31 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| 2022-23 | Lecce | Serie A | 2,963 | 36 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
Profiles like R. Zerrouki — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: take-ons (19th 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: 0.82 xG vs GIL Vicente, 1 goal.