Brighton & Hove Albion- Games
- 14
- 14 starts
- Minutes
- 1,166
- 83 a game
- Goals
- 4
- 2.7 xG
- Assists
- 4
- 3.5 xA
Player profile
1,096 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Attacking playmaker from deep
Groß is a creator who plays in a deeper role: few defensive midfielders create, get into the box or score like him. Defensively he gives little, with almost no recoveries and few duels won.
Key strengths
Creates chances. 3.61 chances created per 90, percentile 98, and 0.29 xA per 90, percentile 97.
Arrives in the box. 3.94 touches in the box per 90, percentile 98.
Goals. 0.33 goals per 90, percentile 92.
Areas for development
Little ball-winning. 2.46 recoveries per 90, percentile 0, and 0.41 interceptions per 90, percentile 5.
Loses duels. Wins 37.0% of duels, percentile 3.
Similar players
- Enzo Fernández Manchester CityExpected assists 97 v 98, key passes 96 v 92.
- Ross Barkley Aston VillaGoals 92 v 99 and key passes 96 v 85.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates chances. 3.61 chances created per 90, percentile 98, and 0.29 xA per 90, percentile 97.
Arrives in the box. 3.94 touches in the box per 90, percentile 98.
Goals. 0.33 goals per 90, percentile 92.
Areas for development
Little ball-winning. 2.46 recoveries per 90, percentile 0, and 0.41 interceptions per 90, percentile 5.
Loses duels. Wins 37.0% of duels, percentile 3.
Similar players
- Enzo Fernández Manchester CityExpected assists 97 v 98, key passes 96 v 92.
- Ross Barkley Aston VillaGoals 92 v 99 and key passes 96 v 85.
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 7 of 15 measures.
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 16%, Middle third 50%, Final third 35%
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 | 791 | 3 | 4 | 2.16 | 1.37 | 1.73 | 13 | 24 | 7.48 |
| Conference League | 3 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.84 | 3 | 0 | 7.81 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.96 | 5 | 7 | 7.51 |
14 games
Match by match
- at
Getafe1–070′7.1 - at
Manchester City1–090′booked6.5 - atManchester City2–290′6.6
- at
Liverpool0–290′1 own goal6.3 - at
Jablonec0–068′7.8 - v
Crystal Palace5–071′booked6.6 - v
FK Kauno Žalgiris4–057′8.5 - at
Sunderland2–090′1 assist7.9 - v
Arsenal3–090′1 goal, 1 assist8.6 - at
Manchester United3–290′1 goal8.4 - at
Coventry City5–090′1 goal (pen), 2 assists9.4 - v
Leeds United1–190′booked6.6 - at
Chelsea3–490′1 goal7.5 - v
Aston Villa4–090′booked7.9