Stansfield is Blues' 'creative director' in new role

Stansfield has thrived in a new creative midfield role for Birmingham, orchestrating play as a 10 despite modest goal contributions.

Jay Stansfield has adapted to a new role as Birmingham City's number 10 this season, shifting from his traditional goalscorer position to a more creative, playmaking responsibility. Though his direct goal and assist tallies remain modest, his impact on the pitch is significant—he's frequently involved in the build-up to goals, described as the "assist before the assist." His creative influence was on display in Birmingham's 3-0 victory over QPR at St Andrew's, where the team played with style and confidence throughout.