Everton- Games
- 11
- 10 starts
- Minutes
- 904
- 82 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.7 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 0.8 xA
Player profile
904 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Carrying holding midfielder
Armstrong carries the ball well for a defensive midfielder, but rarely plays it forward and intercepts and recovers less than most in the role.
Key strengths
Carries. 0.80 dribbles won per 90, percentile 79.
Wins duels. Wins 52.6% of duels, percentile 55.
Areas for development
Rarely plays forward. 3.78 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 6.
Few interceptions. 0.70 interceptions per 90, percentile 19.
Few recoveries. 4.18 recoveries per 90, percentile 28.
Similar players
- Matteo Prati Racing SantanderInterceptions 19 v 21 and dribbles won 79 v 74.
- Tyler Morton LyonInterceptions 19 v 10, expected assists 45 v 42.
- Noah Sadiki SunderlandDribbles won 79 v 75 and shots 42 v 43.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Carries. 0.80 dribbles won per 90, percentile 79.
Wins duels. Wins 52.6% of duels, percentile 55.
Areas for development
Rarely plays forward. 3.78 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 6.
Few interceptions. 0.70 interceptions per 90, percentile 19.
Few recoveries. 4.18 recoveries per 90, percentile 28.
Similar players
- Matteo Prati Racing SantanderInterceptions 19 v 21 and dribbles won 79 v 74.
- Tyler Morton LyonInterceptions 19 v 10, expected assists 45 v 42.
- Noah Sadiki SunderlandDribbles won 79 v 75 and shots 42 v 43.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
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Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 20%, Middle third 49%, Final third 31%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 789 | 0 | 1 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.78 | 8 | 9 | 7.02 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1 | 1 | 7.08 |
11 games
