Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 100% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 9 | 14 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.51 | 0.69 | 0.89 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.69 | 0.52 | 0.44 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.25 | 2.92 | 4.22 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.9% | 73.5% | 77.2% |
Middle of his age group: 60th percentile for take-ons among defenders aged 23–27.
vs defenders aged 23–27 · 271 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. Hlongwane — defenders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.56 xG vs Arsenal, 1 goal.