Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 97% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.35 | 1.80 | 2.30 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.57 | 0.97 | 0.77 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.72 | 3.61 | 4.12 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.8% | 86.4% | 87.0% |
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like R. James — 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 46% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.51 xG vs Borussia Mönchengladbach.