Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 80% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.75 | 0.70 | 1.00 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.25 | 2.24 | 1.13 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.08 | 0.56 | 1.13 |
| Duels won /90 | 5.84 | 9.39 | 8.75 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.1% | 85.1% | 82.2% |
Elite for his age: 95th percentile for ball winning among U21 defenders.
vs U21 defenders · 62 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like I. Ganiou — defenders with this shape at 19.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Heating up: recent output is running above his season rate.
Heating up — Interceptions 1.0 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Steady on Tackles, Blocks, Duels won — in line with season pace.
Rising asset — up 500% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.79 xG away to VfL Wolfsburg, 1 goal.