Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 89% 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 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.82 | 0.61 | 1.33 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.09 | 0.73 | 0.89 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.73 | 1.09 | 0.56 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.27 | 3.16 | 3.44 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.6% | 85.7% | 85.9% |
Behind the curve for the cohort: 38th percentile for involvement among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like B. Popović — defenders with this shape at 29.
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: 0.20 xG vs Atalanta.