Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.24 | 1.90 | 1.33 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.87 | 1.40 | 1.11 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.84 | 0.60 | 1.22 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.42 | 5.70 | 5.89 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.8% | 81.2% | 82.0% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 25.
Elite among his peers: 98th 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 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 2,673 | 30 | 1.89 | 1.52 | 0.34 |
| 2024-25 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 2,743 | 31 | 1.64 | 1.21 | 0.16 |
| 2021-22 | America Mineiro | Serie A | 203 | 3 | 1.77 | 3.10 | 0.44 |
Profiles like S. Leković — 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.
Top underlying game: 0.79 xG away to Estoril, 1 goal.