Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.00 | 2.17 | 1.70 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.49 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.49 | 6.50 | 5.46 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.3% | 80.4% | 83.2% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning and take-ons up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | G/90 | A/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Santa Clara | Primeira Liga | 2,086 | 28 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| 2024-25 | Santa Clara | Primeira Liga | 1,668 | 32 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.92 |
| 2022-23 | Casa Pia | Primeira Liga | 2,179 | 27 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 1.12 |
Profiles like Cherrion Valerius — defenders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 88% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.19 xG vs Estoril.