Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
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 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.97 | 1.79 | 0.80 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.61 | 1.28 | 1.43 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.45 | 0.34 | 0.45 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.18 | 5.81 | 4.55 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.2% | 85.7% | 85.7% |
Elite among his peers: 91st percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Cleworth — 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.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.45 xG away to Inter, 1 goal.