Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 10 apps, 791 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Flat-track: production drops sharply against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.00 | — | 1.50 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.48 | — | 1.00 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.95 | — | 0.75 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.38 | — | 4.25 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.7% | — | 77.0% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Behind the curve for the cohort: 36th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Chergui — 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.
Top underlying game: 0.25 xG away to Derby, 1 goal.