Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 71% 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 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.90 | — | 0.71 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.90 | — | 2.13 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.20 | — | 0.47 |
| Duels won /90 | 8.13 | — | 6.87 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.3% | — | 84.0% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Tanganga — 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.
Value sliding — down 44% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.14 xG vs Borussia Dortmund.