Introduction
The midfielder has anchored City's late-season shape in front of the back four, dictating the tempo of possession from the second phase of build-up. The signing is now in his second campaign at the club and his reading of the half-space transitions has shifted the way the side breaks opposition presses.
Verified profile
| Full name | Deep-lying playmaker |
| Current team | Manchester City |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad number | Listed on team page |
Recent performance
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| Assists | 7 (sample) |
| Pass accuracy | 89% (sample) |
| Progressive carries | 42 (sample) |
| Recoveries | 62 (sample) |
Recent reporting
Profile sources
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