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 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.73 | 1.33 | 1.45 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.56 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.03 | 0.44 | 0.78 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.13 | 4.74 | 4.24 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.8% | 84.4% | 82.3% |
Rising: ball winning and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 93rd 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 | Cremonese | Serie A | 2,197 | 27 | 1.88 | 0.82 | 0.16 |
| 2022-23 | Cremonese | Serie A | 2,129 | 34 | 1.35 | 0.85 | 0.21 |
Profiles like B. Balogh — defenders with this shape at 33.
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: 0.14 xG vs Pisa.