Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 94% 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 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.53 | 2.65 | 2.80 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.11 | 1.47 | 0.40 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 0.80 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.53 | 4.41 | 6.80 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | 80.6% | 83.7% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 29.
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Wolves | Premier League | 1,101 | 14 | 2.26 | 1.23 | 0.49 |
| 2024-25 | Wolves | Premier League | 1,411 | 16 | 1.85 | 1.08 | 0.40 |
| 2023-24 | Reims | Ligue 1 | 2,597 | 32 | 2.25 | 1.91 | 0.42 |
| 2022-23 | Reims | Ligue 1 | 2,389 | 29 | 2.67 | 1.21 | 0.49 |
Profiles like E. Topçu — 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.
Rising asset — up 100% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.13 xG away to Samsunspor.