Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
Underperforming xG by 2 — the chances are there; finishing should catch up.
Open-play threat: 99% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.46 | 1.93 | 1.86 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.12 | 1.59 | 0.93 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.13 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.81 | 4.87 | 3.71 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.3% | 79.3% | 83.9% |
Elite among his peers: 90th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Mbengue — defenders with this shape at 31.
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: 0.60 xG away to Real Madrid.