Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Underperforming xG by 2 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Set-piece reliant: 84% 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 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.87 | 2.38 | 1.48 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.15 | 1.64 | 1.77 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.77 | 0.45 | 0.89 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.70 | 6.55 | 6.79 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.7% | 91.0% | 88.1% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season — and he's doing it at 18.
Elite for his age: 97th 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 | Atalanta | Serie A | 1,380 | 22 | 2.35 | 1.50 | 0.13 |
| 2024-25 | Genoa | Serie A | 270 | 17 | 2.33 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
Profiles like J. Canvot — defenders with this shape at 18.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Top underlying game: 0.63 xG vs Lazio.