Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 100% 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 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.15 | 1.20 | 1.61 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.54 | 1.64 | 1.27 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.31 | 6.13 | 5.76 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.7% | 92.8% | 93.4% |
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. van Hecke — defenders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Heating up: recent output is running above his season rate.
Heating up — Tackles 1.0 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Steady on Interceptions, Blocks, Duels won — in line with season pace.
Valuation holding steady.
Best underlying game: 0.60 xG away to Borussia Mönchengladbach — and he took it, 2 goals.