Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
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 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.21 | 3.10 | 4.52 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.21 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.01 | 0.44 | 0.35 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.64 | 7.98 | 7.64 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.2% | 78.4% | 82.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 22–26.
vs defenders aged 22–26 · 238 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like I. Smolčić — defenders with this shape at 24.
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: 0.09 xG vs Ajax.