Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Cold in front of goal: 4 goals below xG — the chances say a bounce is coming.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 7 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.33 | 1.47 | 2.23 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.89 | 1.30 | 0.87 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.00 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.02 | 3.91 | 5.90 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.4% | 88.3% | 89.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like D. Ballard — defenders with this shape at 29.
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: 0.80 xG away to Samsunspor.