Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 44% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.52 | 2.89 | 1.47 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.52 | 1.20 | 1.47 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.59 | 0.24 | 1.47 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.81 | 4.10 | 2.93 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.1% | 89.0% | 91.5% |
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 32–36.
vs defenders aged 32–36 · 103 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Diogo Leite — 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 50% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.23 xG vs Lens.