Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Rising: control and involvement up sharply vs last season — and he's doing it at 21.
Middle of his age group: 50th percentile for involvement among U21 defenders.
vs U21 defenders · 62 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | 1,099 | 20 | 0.98 | 1.06 | 0.57 |
| 2024-25 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | 1,728 | 26 | 1.15 | 0.78 | 0.73 |
| 2023-24 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | 1,191 | 22 | 1.96 | 0.53 | 0.98 |
Profiles like A. Smolyakov — defenders with this shape at 21.
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: 0.36 xG vs Toronto FC, 1 goal.