Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.38 | — | 0.27 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.52 | — | 1.07 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.69 | — | 2.13 |
| Duels won /90 | 9.81 | — | 5.86 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | — | 90.6% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 31–35.
vs defenders aged 31–35 · 127 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Hermoso — defenders with this shape at 33.
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.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Nottm Forest | Sheff Utd | — | €2.5M |
| Jul 2018 | QPR | Nottm Forest | free | €1.0M |
| May 2015 | Huddersfield | QPR | free | €1.0M |
| Aug 2014 | QPR | Huddersfield | free | €800K |
| Aug 2014 | Liverpool | QPR | €1.3M | €800K |
| May 2014 | Blackpool | Liverpool | free | €800K |
| Aug 2013 | Liverpool | Blackpool | free | €400K |
| May 2013 | Wolves | Liverpool | free | — |
Best underlying game: 1.07 xG vs Derby — and he took it, 1 goal.