Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.27 | 1.63 | 1.45 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.27 | 1.45 | 1.61 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.53 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.47 | 3.45 | 5.30 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.9% | 91.2% | 90.4% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 31–35.
vs defenders aged 31–35 · 127 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Santa Clara | Primeira Liga | 1,731 | 22 | 1.82 | 1.82 | 0.26 |
| 2024-25 | Santa Clara | Primeira Liga | 1,819 | 33 | 1.48 | 1.34 | 0.35 |
Profiles like Elustondo — defenders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.21 xG vs Casa Pia, 1 goal.