Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Underperforming xG by 2 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Set-piece reliant: 99% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.33 | 1.50 | 1.39 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.61 | 0.82 | 1.47 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.36 | 0.96 | 0.62 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.29 | 4.23 | 6.19 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.9% | 81.5% | 87.7% |
Rising: involvement up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 95th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 2,826 | 33 | 1.75 | 1.37 | 0.29 |
| 2024-25 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 1,925 | 29 | 2.20 | 0.84 | 0.09 |
| 2023-24 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 2,097 | 35 | 1.97 | 1.16 | 0.26 |
| 2022-23 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 443 | 27 | 1.83 | 1.63 | 0.20 |
| 2021-22 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 1,300 | 19 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 947 | 11 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
Profiles like Saúl Coco — defenders with this shape at 26.
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 108% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.62 xG away to Liverpool.