Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.94 | 1.98 | 2.08 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.39 | 0.63 | 0.27 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.79 | 5.77 | 6.34 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.4% | 74.7% | 75.0% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 54th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 23–27.
vs defenders aged 23–27 · 271 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Everton | Premier League | 3,131 | 37 | 1.64 | 0.43 | 0.49 |
| 2024-25 | Everton | Premier League | 1,569 | 20 | 1.49 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| 2023-24 | Lyon | Ligue 1 | 2,370 | 27 | 0.84 | 0.46 | 0.19 |
Profiles like W. Sands — defenders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.56 xG vs Sunderland.