Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 92% 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 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.34 | 2.43 | 1.76 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.10 | 1.71 | 0.83 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.65 | 1.00 | 0.73 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.09 | 5.29 | 4.88 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.9% | 84.4% | 85.2% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 30–34.
vs defenders aged 30–34 · 146 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like G. Gómez — defenders with this shape at 32.
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: 0.32 xG vs Genoa, 1 goal.