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 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.06 | 1.06 | 2.04 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.84 | 1.36 | 1.11 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.20 | 0.45 | 0.19 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.73 | 3.03 | 4.82 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.3% | 91.6% | 88.5% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1,973 | 29 | 2.19 | 1.51 | 1.23 |
| 2024-25 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1,063 | 19 | 0.85 | 1.10 | 0.93 |
| 2023-24 | Chelsea | Premier League | 420 | 10 | 3.00 | 0.64 | 2.79 |
| 2022-23 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1,244 | 16 | 2.24 | 0.87 | 1.52 |
| 2021-22 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1,865 | 26 | 1.59 | 0.82 | 2.36 |
| 2020-21 | Chelsea | Premier League | 2,366 | 32 | 2.09 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
Profiles like G. Scalvini — defenders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 100% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.28 xG away to Atalanta.