Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 16 apps, 773 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Balanced sources: 87% open play, 13% set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.56 | 1.08 | 1.99 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.68 | 1.08 | 0.99 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 1.68 | 3.24 | 2.98 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.7% | 92.0% | 84.2% |
Middle of his age group: 72nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 30–34.
vs defenders aged 30–34 · 146 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like S. Cook — defenders with this shape at 32.
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 — Blocks 1.5 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Steady on Tackles, Interceptions, Duels won — in line with season pace.
Value sliding — down 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.48 xG vs Nantes.