Never stops, never misses — the team's pulse.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 14 apps, 816 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Set-piece reliant: 94% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.69 | 2.64 | — |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.41 | 1.65 | — |
| Key passes /90 | 0.56 | 0.00 | — |
| Take-ons /90 | 1.13 | 0.66 | — |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | 89.4% | — |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for control among midfielders aged 31–35.
vs midfielders aged 31–35 · 98 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Atencio — midfielders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: creation (10th pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 50% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.12 xG vs Lyon.