Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 57% 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 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.18 | 1.26 | 2.05 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.67 | 0.42 | 0.73 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.85 | 0.84 | 0.58 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.37 | 4.00 | 4.38 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.1% | 75.2% | 86.8% |
Cooling: ball winning down vs last season at 23.
Middle of his age group: 62nd percentile for ball winning among U23 defenders.
vs U23 defenders · 139 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Burnley | Premier League | 1,578 | 20 | 1.54 | 0.63 | 0.51 |
| 2024-25 | Burnley | Championship | 1,776 | 25 | 2.18 | 1.11 | 0.61 |
| 2023-24 | Swansea | Championship | 1,896 | 24 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.05 |
Profiles like Murillo — defenders with this shape at 23.
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 173% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.13 xG vs Everton.