Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 99% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.40 | 1.38 | 1.79 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.86 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.12 | 0.28 | 0.70 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.39 | 5.87 | 8.49 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.1% | 91.3% | 86.9% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 25–29.
vs defenders aged 25–29 · 275 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Barišić — defenders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.49 xG away to Burnley.