Napoli- Games
- 14
- 9 starts
- Minutes
- 900
- 64 a game
- Goals
- 4
- 3.4 xG
- Assists
- 2
- 3.2 xA
Player profile
810 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Elite creative central midfielder
De Bruyne remains a top creator, with key passes and expected assists both at percentile 98 and passes into the final third at percentile 93. He has 4 Serie A goals too. He loses most duels and his pass accuracy of 81.6% is low, the cost of risky passes. From 810 minutes.
Key strengths
Creates chances. 3.44 key passes per 90 and 0.30 expected assists per 90, both percentile 98.
Moves it forward. 10.89 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 93.
Scores. 0.44 goals per 90, percentile 95, and non-penalty xG at percentile 90.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy of 81.6%, percentile 15.
Loses duels. Duels won at 43.8%, percentile 17.
Weak in the air. 0.22 aerials won per 90, percentile 16.
Similar players
- Sebastian Szymański RennesKey passes 98 v 96 and goals 95 v 97.
- Carlos Soler Real SociedadKey passes 98 v 93 and aerials won 16 v 17.
- Jordan Henderson ChelseaGoals 95 v 94 and expected assists 98 v 88.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates chances. 3.44 key passes per 90 and 0.30 expected assists per 90, both percentile 98.
Moves it forward. 10.89 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 93.
Scores. 0.44 goals per 90, percentile 95, and non-penalty xG at percentile 90.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy of 81.6%, percentile 15.
Loses duels. Duels won at 43.8%, percentile 17.
Weak in the air. 0.22 aerials won per 90, percentile 16.
Similar players
- Sebastian Szymański RennesKey passes 98 v 96 and goals 95 v 97.
- Carlos Soler Real SociedadKey passes 98 v 93 and aerials won 16 v 17.
- Jordan Henderson ChelseaGoals 95 v 94 and expected assists 98 v 88.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central 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
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the final third, left (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 15%, Middle third 47%, Final third 38%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 | 540 | 4 | 1 | 3.27 | 1.69 | 2.00 | 11 | 21 | 7.29 |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.22 | 3 | 13 | 7.14 |
14 games
Match by match
- at
FC Porto1–490′7.0 - at
Juventus0–245′6.2 - at
Monza4–127′sub1 goal7.6 - v
Roma3–379′7.1 - v
Bodø/Glimt4–390′1 assist8.6 - at
Venezia0–136′sub1 penalty missed6.6 - at
Villarreal1–390′booked6.7 - v
Frosinone3–090′2 goals (1 pen)9.2 - at
Fiorentina1–190′6.8 - v
Bologna1–088′7.5 - v
Arsenal0–190′6.3 - at
Inter2–328′sub6.4 - v
Como1–234′sub6.9 - at
Genoa2–023′sub1 goal, 1 assist8.5