Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.56 | 2.76 | 1.62 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.04 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.04 | 0.36 | 0.43 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.45 | 8.28 | 7.02 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.9% | 68.5% | 84.2% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 31.
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Sheffield Wednesday | Championship | 2,669 | 34 | 1.92 | 0.94 | 0.20 |
| 2024-25 | Sheffield Wednesday | Championship | 1,444 | 29 | 1.43 | 1.12 | 0.25 |
| 2023-24 | Sheffield Wednesday | Championship | 1,788 | 28 | 3.17 | 0.76 | 0.45 |
| 2020-21 | Sheffield Wednesday | Championship | 811 | 10 | 1.33 | 2.00 | 0.22 |
Profiles like B. Medina — defenders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.37 xG vs QPR, 1 goal.