Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 100% 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 0.67 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.33 | 1.74 | 1.00 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.80 | 1.05 | 0.33 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.40 | 5.58 | 5.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.5% | 87.7% | 85.7% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season — and he's doing it at 20.
Middle of his age group: 73rd percentile for ball winning 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 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | 866 | 11 | 1.06 | 1.35 | 0.29 |
| 2024-25 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | 111 | 2 | 0.81 | 1.62 | 0.81 |
Profiles like Ibrahima Ba — 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 100% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.14 xG away to FC Augsburg.