Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 13 apps, 731 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | — | 1.11 | 1.96 |
| Interceptions /90 | — | 1.48 | 1.47 |
| Blocks /90 | — | 1.11 | 0.49 |
| Duels won /90 | — | 7.01 | 5.38 |
| Pass accuracy | — | 79.1% | 83.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 31–35.
vs defenders aged 31–35 · 127 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Branthwaite — defenders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Value sliding — down 71% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.17 xG vs Leicester.