Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 23.
Behind the curve for the cohort: 36th percentile for take-ons 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 | Juventude | Serie A | 1,395 | 19 | 1.23 | 0.65 | 0.26 |
| 2022-23 | Flamengo | Serie A | 28 | 1 | 6.43 | 9.64 | 3.21 |
Profiles like G. van Zwam — defenders with this shape at 23.
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: 0.06 xG vs RB Bragantino.