Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 98% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 12 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.33 | 1.86 | 2.10 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.57 | 0.88 | 0.57 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.85 | 4.77 | 5.18 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.3% | 88.6% | 90.4% |
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Aude — defenders with this shape at 28.
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: 0.18 xG vs Burnley, 1 goal.