Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 91% 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 | 11 | 7 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.77 | 1.79 | 1.39 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.28 | 0.60 | 0.54 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.79 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.48 | 5.56 | 6.11 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.5% | 78.1% | 84.0% |
Elite among his peers: 97th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 32–36.
vs defenders aged 32–36 · 103 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Saúl Coco — defenders with this shape at 34.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 38% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.41 xG vs Bournemouth.