Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.98 | 3.25 | 1.58 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.24 | 1.83 | 1.32 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.49 | 0.20 | 0.79 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.96 | 5.89 | 3.68 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.2% | 76.1% | 66.7% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Ahead of his age group: 80th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Carlos Ponck — defenders with this shape at 28.
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: 0.12 xG away to Moreirense.