Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 84% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 6 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.25 | 3.31 | 1.76 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.90 | 2.65 | 2.03 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.87 | 0.22 | 0.41 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.88 | 6.62 | 3.79 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.1% | 83.1% | 82.7% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 32–36.
vs defenders aged 32–36 · 103 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Justin — defenders with this shape at 34.
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.
Best underlying game: 0.97 xG vs FSV Mainz 05 — and he took it, 1 goal.