Richarlison is an enigma.
So much so, the top scorer so far of the Thomas Frank era at Spurs was described by our fan writer Ali Speechly on this page today as the side's 'weakest link'.
The Brazil striker has scored three goals from an expected goals [xG] of 1.64 so far in the Premier League this season - giving him the highest xG over-performance in the division.
Going back, he has scored 14 goals in his last 18 league starts, averaged a goal every two league starts across his time the Lilywhites, and averaged 0.51 goals per 90 in the top-flight.
However, five games into his fourth season in North London, since signing for £60m from Everton in 2022, he has just not been available for selection enough of the time to ever be considered Spurs' main man. Hamstring and calf problems, coupled with inconsistent performances and perceived petulance have held him back.
Of players to have scored 15 or more Premier League goals since the start of the 2022-23 season, Richarlison has the 11th best minutes per goal record (176.2).
But, of the 119 Premier League matches Tottenham have played since his arrival, Richarlison has been available for 80 of them.
He has featured in 75 of those 80 matches but has started just 38 times.
The 36 games he has missed through various injuries make up almost a full season.
The run of 14 goals in his last 18 starts began in December 2023.
This is, of course, a World Cup year and the Brazil starting striker position has been far from nailed down for some time.
Since his return to national team action after missing over a year with injury, Richarlison has started two and featured in all four of Brazil's last four matches in World Cup qualification.
Fellow Premier League star Joao Pedro at London rivals Chelsea provides some direct and local competition, but the 28-year-old still retains credit for his three-goal showing at Qatar 2022 - including a memorable overhead kick against Serbia.
There will be stronger competition for a place in Frank's starting XI going forward, with Dominic Solanke close to returning from an ankle injury and new signing Randal Kolo Muani yet to start since arriving in the summer.
But Richarlison has the shirt for now, impressed with his Europa League final performance in May, has scored goals this season, and has the motivation to perform.
As long as he can stay fit.