Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 45% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 11 | 14 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.82 | 1.64 | 2.62 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.52 | 0.87 | 0.95 |
| Key passes /90 | 1.04 | 0.48 | 0.79 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.35 | 0.29 | 0.48 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.5% | 80.7% | 79.8% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for control among midfielders aged 29–33.
vs midfielders aged 29–33 · 161 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Pepelu — midfielders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: take-ons (26th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 42% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.32 xG vs Bologna.