Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Underperforming xG by 3 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Set-piece reliant: 92% 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 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.14 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.67 | 1.30 | 0.58 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.17 | 0.78 | 0.58 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.33 | 5.74 | 7.21 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.1% | 85.4% | 89.8% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season — and he's doing it at 20.
Elite for his age: 95th 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 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 1,347 | 20 | 2.42 | 0.71 | 0.18 |
| 2024-25 | Toulouse | Ligue 1 | 1,116 | 24 | 1.94 | 0.89 | 0.40 |
Profiles like L. Yoro — 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 39900% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.56 xG vs Wolves.