Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 100% 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 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.41 | 2.07 | 2.23 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.30 | 0.44 | 0.61 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.71 | 0.44 | 0.81 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.47 | 3.69 | 4.47 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.2% | 87.8% | 89.1% |
Middle of his age group: 74th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like H. Ekdal — 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.
Value sliding — down 34% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.20 xG away to Chelsea.