Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 99% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.29 | 4.45 | 1.70 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.01 | 1.59 | 0.00 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.86 | 0.95 | 1.13 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.74 | 7.63 | 3.96 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.5% | 84.4% | 86.7% |
Cooling: involvement down vs last season at 25.
Elite among his peers: 97th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 23–27.
vs defenders aged 23–27 · 271 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | 829 | 11 | 2.19 | 1.01 | 0.34 |
| 2024-25 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | 2,191 | 28 | 2.09 | 1.56 | 0.21 |
| 2022-23 | Avai | Serie A | 1,486 | 17 | 0.73 | 0.61 | 0.06 |
Profiles like S. Bueno — defenders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 317% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.74 xG away to Hamburger SV, 1 goal.