Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 13 apps, 694 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.95 | 2.29 | 3.06 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.87 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.97 | 1.53 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.41 | 3.81 | 4.81 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.5% | 91.7% | 75.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 34–38.
vs defenders aged 34–38 · 51 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Ponte — defenders with this shape at 36.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Value sliding — down 67% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.55 xG vs Twente.