Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Overperforming xG by +3 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Set-piece reliant: 100% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.81 | 0.96 | 0.65 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.86 | 2.11 | 0.93 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.58 | 0.38 | 0.28 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.41 | 4.13 | 5.38 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.6% | 90.8% | 89.6% |
Middle of his age group: 63rd percentile for involvement among defenders aged 25–29.
vs defenders aged 25–29 · 275 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like João Victor — defenders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Streaky: some numbers running hot, others cold against his season rate.
Heating up — Interceptions 1.3 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Cooling off — Duels won 1.1 SD below season pace, may be undershoot.
Steady on Tackles, Blocks — in line with season pace.
Valuation holding steady.