Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
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 | 9 | 6 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.49 | 2.48 | 1.67 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 0.53 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.87 | 0.76 | 0.70 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.71 | 6.69 | 5.01 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.4% | 92.2% | 90.3% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 91st percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like D. Upamecano — defenders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.58 xG vs Union St. Gilloise.