Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Underperforming xG by 2 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.01 | 1.63 | 1.89 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.70 | 1.20 | 1.68 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.06 | 0.65 | 0.84 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.98 | 3.48 | 7.35 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.3% | 92.7% | 89.1% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 33.
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 31–35.
vs defenders aged 31–35 · 127 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Atalanta | Serie A | 2,533 | 34 | 1.85 | 1.53 | 0.21 |
| 2024-25 | Atalanta | Serie A | 2,646 | 34 | 1.84 | 1.39 | 0.37 |
| 2023-24 | Atalanta | Serie A | 2,832 | 37 | 1.27 | 1.65 | 0.22 |
| 2022-23 | Atalanta | Serie A | 1,798 | 24 | 1.70 | 1.80 | 0.20 |
| 2021-22 | Atalanta | Serie A | 2,255 | 31 | 1.72 | 1.24 | 0.52 |
| 2020-21 | Atalanta | Serie A | 2,627 | 33 | 1.40 | 2.12 | 0.72 |
Profiles like K. Danso — defenders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Heating up: recent output is running above his season rate.
Heating up — Interceptions 2.0 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Steady on Tackles, Blocks, Duels won — in line with season pace.
Value sliding — down 38% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.42 xG vs Pisa.