Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 97% 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 | 6 | 4 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.67 | 1.75 | 1.23 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.85 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.33 | 4.00 | 3.83 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.6% | 88.0% | 86.7% |
Rising: ball winning and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 67th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 1,629 | 19 | 1.16 | 1.60 | 0.22 |
| 2024-25 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 1,814 | 34 | 0.69 | 1.04 | 0.10 |
| 2023-24 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 2,716 | 36 | 0.63 | 1.03 | 0.13 |
| 2022-23 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 858 | 38 | 0.73 | 1.47 | 0.31 |
Profiles like Sabino — defenders with this shape at 26.
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: 0.72 xG vs Qarabag.