Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
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 | 5 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.57 | 0.83 | 2.09 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.71 | 1.11 | 1.60 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.96 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.99 | 5.26 | 6.26 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.8% | 67.1% | 72.5% |
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 31–35.
vs defenders aged 31–35 · 127 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Diego Rico — defenders with this shape at 33.
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: 0.65 xG away to Eyüpspor.