Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 62% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.93 | 1.07 | 1.20 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.45 | 1.61 | 0.20 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.81 | 1.07 | 0.60 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.51 | 4.11 | 4.41 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | 92.6% | 91.8% |
Cooling: ball winning and involvement down vs last season at 20.
Ahead of his age group: 77th percentile for involvement among U21 defenders.
vs U21 defenders · 62 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | 1,512 | 23 | 1.43 | 1.13 | 0.30 |
| 2024-25 | VfB Stuttgart | Bundesliga | 794 | 13 | 2.04 | 1.47 | 0.23 |
Profiles like E. Morales — defenders with this shape at 20.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Rising asset — up 400% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.11 xG vs BSC Young Boys.