At 36, this introverted artisan retains technical and creative freshness—his composure, guile, vision, and take-on capacity remain class hallmarks—yet moderate physical decline and tactical limitations signal diminishing endurance for full-intensity pressing. His flamboyance and spontaneous approach suit teams needing creative spark in final-third sequences rather than systematic build-play; interception weakness demands protection. Late-career fit for clubs using him sparingly in transitional windows or against disorganized defenses, not as a consistent 90-minute anchor.