Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 10 apps, 570 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.78 | — | 0.97 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.89 | — | 0.65 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.45 | — | 0.65 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.90 | — | 3.24 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.3% | — | 90.5% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Cooling: ball winning down vs last season at 22.
Behind the curve for the cohort: 38th percentile for involvement 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 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 570 | 10 | 1.26 | 0.63 | 0.16 |
| 2024-25 | Nacional | Primeira Liga | 17 | 14 | 10.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Profiles like T. Velthuis — defenders with this shape at 22.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Value sliding — down 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.01 xG away to AVS.