Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 45% 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 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.48 | 1.16 | 1.62 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.13 | 0.32 | 0.92 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.57 | 1.06 | 0.23 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.39 | 4.86 | 6.35 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.6% | 89.5% | 90.3% |
Rising: ball winning and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 71st percentile for ball winning among U23 defenders.
vs U23 defenders · 139 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Parma | Serie A | 2,673 | 31 | 1.41 | 0.81 | 0.30 |
| 2024-25 | Parma | Serie A | 540 | 12 | 1.17 | 0.50 | 0.17 |
Profiles like Rafa Marín — defenders with this shape at 22.
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: 0.49 xG away to AS Roma, 1 goal.