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 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.62 | 0.00 | 1.93 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.96 | 4.82 | 0.96 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.44 | 1.61 | 0.96 |
| Duels won /90 | 7.41 | 16.07 | 8.68 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.4% | 74.3% | 86.4% |
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 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Kike Salas — defenders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.23 xG away to Oxford United.