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 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.40 | 2.08 | 2.94 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.78 | 1.19 | 0.27 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.02 | 1.19 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.45 | 3.86 | 7.21 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.5% | 76.5% | 71.0% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Rafael Ramos — 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: 0.83 xG vs Sheffield Wednesday.