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 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.38 | 2.20 | 0.66 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.19 | 1.40 | 0.99 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.59 | 0.40 | 0.66 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.36 | 7.20 | 5.27 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.2% | 90.7% | 89.3% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1,177 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.22 | 0.08 |
| 2024-25 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1,994 | 35 | 1.17 | 1.22 | 0.09 |
| 2023-24 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1,322 | 24 | 1.23 | 0.68 | 0.14 |
| 2022-23 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2,427 | 31 | 1.63 | 0.85 | 0.26 |
| 2021-22 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2,047 | 24 | 0.79 | 1.10 | 0.22 |
| 2020-21 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1,766 | 21 | 1.02 | 1.07 | 0.20 |
Profiles like Y. Gómez — defenders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 40% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.61 xG vs Osasuna.