Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.19 | 1.75 | 2.30 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.74 | 1.27 | 0.98 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.19 | 0.95 | 0.66 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.04 | 5.40 | 7.05 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.4% | 86.3% | 85.4% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 30–34.
vs defenders aged 30–34 · 146 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like António Silva — defenders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.39 xG away to PEC Zwolle.