Drops in, keeps it, feeds the runners.
Overperforming xG by +3 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.82 | 2.02 | 0.99 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.87 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.63 | 1.82 | 3.59 |
| Take-ons /90 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.99 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.6% | 87.6% | 89.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for creation among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Pablo Fornals — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (35th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Best underlying game: 0.38 xG away to Fatih Karagümrük — and he took it, 2 goals.