Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 67% open play, 33% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 5 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.50 | 1.42 | 1.47 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.40 | 0.71 | 1.18 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.30 | 0.47 | 0.15 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.30 | 4.02 | 4.12 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.8% | 72.2% | 84.5% |
Ahead of his age group: 83rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 30–34.
vs defenders aged 30–34 · 146 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Tinga — defenders with this shape at 32.
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.
Best underlying game: 0.95 xG away to AC Milan — and he took it, 1 goal.