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 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.59 | 1.24 | 0.75 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.19 | 0.96 | 0.50 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.39 | 1.24 | 0.62 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.57 | 5.50 | 4.49 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | 82.8% | 82.5% |
Cooling: ball winning down vs last season at 28.
Behind the curve for the cohort: 37th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Lecce | Serie A | 1,830 | 23 | 1.13 | 0.84 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | Lecce | Serie A | 2,143 | 29 | 1.43 | 1.34 | 0.25 |
| 2023-24 | Estrela | Primeira Liga | 2,350 | 27 | 1.91 | 1.57 | 0.19 |
Profiles like J. Martínez — defenders with this shape at 28.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 329% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.45 xG away to Fiorentina.