Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
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 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.56 | 0.69 | 0.59 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.43 | 2.08 | 3.82 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.22 | 1.04 | 1.18 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.43 | 10.38 | 10.29 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.8% | 56.4% | 76.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like C. Taylor — defenders with this shape at 30.
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 80% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.32 xG vs Southampton.