Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Cooling: control and involvement down vs last season at 29.
Behind the curve for the cohort: 28th percentile for involvement among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | 1,694 | 22 | 1.12 | 0.43 | 0.27 |
| 2024-25 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | 1,361 | 20 | 1.85 | 1.12 | 0.26 |
| 2023-24 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | 2,249 | 34 | 1.88 | 1.20 | 0.36 |
Profiles like J. Yaro — defenders with this shape at 29.
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: 0.69 xG vs San Diego, 1 goal.