Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 5 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.97 | 1.56 | 0.88 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.86 | 0.44 | 1.47 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.54 | 6.67 | 5.20 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | 86.5% | 75.8% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 30.
Ahead of his age group: 85th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Portsmouth | Championship | 2,604 | 32 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.41 |
| 2024-25 | Portsmouth | Championship | 4,029 | 45 | 0.94 | 1.27 | 0.67 |
Profiles like N. Bertola — 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 300% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.25 xG vs Sheffield Wednesday.