Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Flat-track: production drops sharply against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.82 | 1.62 | 0.69 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.58 | 2.62 | 1.20 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.21 | 4.99 | 2.75 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.8% | 82.0% | 77.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Middle of his age group: 59th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 257 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Cash — 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.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Samsunspor | Watford | free | €1.5M |
| Jul 2023 | Middlesbrough | Samsunspor | — | €1.5M |
| May 2020 | Blackpool | Middlesbrough | free | €400K |
| Jan 2020 | Middlesbrough | Blackpool | free | €500K |
| Jul 2019 | Blackpool | Middlesbrough | — | €100K |
| Jul 2018 | Arsenal U23 | Blackpool | free | €100K |
| May 2018 | Bristol Rovers | Arsenal U23 | free | €100K |
| Jul 2017 | Arsenal U23 | Bristol Rovers | free | — |
Top underlying game: 0.42 xG vs Bristol City, 1 goal.