Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
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 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 1.95 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 0.49 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.99 | 0.32 | 0.73 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.37 | 5.90 | 5.60 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.5% | 85.1% | 84.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like D. Ghilardi — 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.
Top underlying game: 0.06 xG vs Coventry.