Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 14 apps, 872 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.67 | 1.49 | 1.20 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.89 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.24 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.35 | 2.98 | 6.72 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.7% | 81.0% | 82.5% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: involvement up sharply vs last season.
Ahead of his age group: 89th 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 | Portsmouth | Championship | 782 | 13 | 1.38 | 1.04 | 0.12 |
| 2024-25 | Portsmouth | Championship | 315 | 6 | 1.71 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
Profiles like B. Balogh — 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: 0.21 xG vs Sheffield Wednesday.