Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 100% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 4.29 | 4.38 | 1.88 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.81 | 0.49 | 1.13 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.16 | 0.49 | 1.13 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.77 | 5.84 | 2.64 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.3% | 67.7% | 75.0% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among midfielders aged 26–30.
vs midfielders aged 26–30 · 244 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | 970 | 21 | 3.71 | 1.48 | 0.56 |
| 2024-25 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | 925 | 29 | 4.77 | 0.97 | 0.49 |
Profiles like Karoy Anderson — midfielders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: take-ons (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.23 xG vs 1. FC Köln.