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 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.83 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.91 | 1.33 | 1.13 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.85 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.41 | 5.60 | 4.94 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | 91.4% | 92.5% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Ahead of his age group: 82nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 25–29.
vs defenders aged 25–29 · 275 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like R. Bozhinov — defenders with this shape at 27.
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 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.26 xG away to Ajax.