Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.35 | — | 0.50 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.79 | — | 2.00 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.22 | — | 1.25 |
| Duels won /90 | 8.49 | — | 4.50 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.4% | — | 92.6% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 99th 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 | Beşiktaş | Süper Lig | 1,124 | 15 | 1.92 | 1.84 | 0.16 |
| 2024-25 | Beşiktaş | Süper Lig | 2,172 | 26 | 1.04 | 1.24 | 0.17 |
| 2023-24 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 2,922 | 33 | 1.11 | 1.42 | 0.28 |
| 2022-23 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 1,454 | 19 | 1.86 | 1.80 | 0.19 |
| 2021-22 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 791 | 13 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 2,610 | 29 | 1.14 | 1.86 | 0.10 |
Profiles like A. Pieper — 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.
Value sliding — down 50% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.11 xG vs Eyüpspor.