Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 80% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.59 | 1.72 | 0.76 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 1.02 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.63 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.01 | 4.70 | 3.43 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.7% | 91.1% | 89.3% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 74th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 22–26.
vs defenders aged 22–26 · 238 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Villarreal | La Liga | 1,981 | 23 | 1.68 | 0.86 | 0.32 |
| 2024-25 | Napoli | Serie A | 142 | 38 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.00 |
| 2023-24 | Alaves | La Liga | 2,460 | 36 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 0.18 |
Profiles like A. Circati — defenders with this shape at 24.
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.
Top underlying game: 0.19 xG vs Girona, 1 goal.