Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 88% 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 | 4 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.03 | 1.24 | 1.15 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.71 | 1.24 | 1.61 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.60 | 0.31 | 0.23 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.70 | 5.90 | 4.72 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.8% | 90.9% | 88.9% |
Ahead of his age group: 87th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Güler — 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.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.20 xG vs Cremonese.