Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 99% 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 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.50 | 1.38 | 1.25 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.13 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.75 | 5.63 | 5.88 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.3% | 92.5% | 92.7% |
Ahead of his age group: 88th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like David Carmo — defenders with this shape at 31.
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.
Top underlying game: 0.66 xG vs Torino, 1 goal.