Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 46% 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 | 13 | 7 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.95 | 1.57 | 2.26 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.51 | 1.76 | 1.13 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.27 | 0.39 | 1.13 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.26 | 2.93 | 4.07 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.9% | 84.3% | 85.1% |
Ahead of his age group: 87th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like L. Thomas — defenders with this shape at 30.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 41% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.44 xG away to Crystal Palace.