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 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.23 | 1.03 | 0.95 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.23 | 1.72 | 1.19 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.23 | 1.03 | 1.42 |
| Duels won /90 | 7.40 | 5.86 | 7.36 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.2% | 83.1% | 74.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 91st percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Portsmouth | Championship | 1,147 | 19 | 1.02 | 1.26 | 0.16 |
| 2024-25 | Portsmouth | Championship | 526 | 9 | 0.17 | 1.71 | 0.17 |
Profiles like K. Mavropanos — defenders with this shape at 30.
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: 0.23 xG vs Derby.