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 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.89 | 1.68 | 1.18 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.50 | 1.26 | 0.55 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.49 | 1.26 | 0.64 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.17 | 6.32 | 6.27 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.3% | 91.0% | 88.4% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Ahead of his age group: 81st percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2,751 | 32 | 1.24 | 0.75 | 0.23 |
| 2024-25 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2,366 | 28 | 0.95 | 0.61 | 0.53 |
| 2023-24 | Arsenal | Premier League | 3,044 | 36 | 1.42 | 0.92 | 0.09 |
| 2022-23 | Arsenal | Premier League | 3,411 | 38 | 1.27 | 0.84 | 0.13 |
| 2021-22 | Arsenal | Premier League | 3,068 | 35 | 1.47 | 0.38 | 0.26 |
| 2020-21 | Arsenal | Premier League | 1,996 | 23 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.09 |
Profiles like D. Fry — 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.
At a career-high valuation.