AFC Bournemouth- Games
- 14
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 746
- 53 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 1.1 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 0.8 xA
Player profile
656 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Intercepting, creative holding midfielder
Cook reads the game as well as almost any defensive midfielder for Bournemouth and creates more chances than most in the role. He tackles little and loses most of his duels. From 656 minutes.
Key strengths
Intercepts. Interceptions 2.06 per 90, top 9% of defensive midfielders.
Creates chances. Key passes 1.24 per 90, 66th percentile.
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.62 per 90, 71st percentile.
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 39.6%, 8th percentile.
Few tackles. Tackles 1.24 per 90, 14th percentile.
Similar players
- Pierre-Emile Højbjerg MarseilleGoals 76 v 74 and aerials won 66 v 67.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Intercepts. Interceptions 2.06 per 90, top 9% of defensive midfielders.
Creates chances. Key passes 1.24 per 90, 66th percentile.
Wins it back. Recoveries 5.62 per 90, 71st percentile.
Areas for development
Loses duels. Duels won 39.6%, 8th percentile.
Few tackles. Tackles 1.24 per 90, 14th percentile.
Similar players
- Pierre-Emile Højbjerg MarseilleGoals 76 v 74 and aerials won 66 v 67.
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
Top fifth in 1 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (15%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 24%, Middle third 51%, Final third 25%
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 | 357 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.34 | 1 | 5 | 6.82 |
| Europa League | 3 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 0.85 | 0.06 | 0.31 | 3 | 4 | 6.89 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.10 | 4 | 2 | 8.37 |
14 games
Match by match
- at
Sparta Prague3–190′1 penalty missed7.2 - v
Leeds United2–022′sub6.2 - v
Aston Villa3–090′1 goal, booked8.4 - at
Manchester United3–075′1 assist7.9 - v
Milan3–029′sub6.1 - v
Sunderland2–062′booked7.4 - v
Sturm Graz3–090′7.4 - at
Chelsea1–517′sub6.4 - v
Liverpool0–115′sub6.2 - v
Brentford2–28′subbooked– - v
Lincoln City4–090′8.3 - at
Newcastle United2–214′sub6.0 - v
Everton1–169′6.6 - at
Manchester City1–275′6.1