Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 36% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 12 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.42 | 2.56 | 0.62 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.41 | 0.85 | 0.93 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.06 | 4.69 | 2.96 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
Behind the curve for the cohort: 30th percentile for take-ons among defenders aged 23–27.
vs defenders aged 23–27 · 271 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Piquerez — defenders with this shape at 25.
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 83% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.64 xG away to Chelsea, 1 goal.