Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Balanced sources: 78% open play, 22% set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.46 | 2.15 | 1.87 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.35 | 0.79 | 1.02 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.17 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.33 | 4.97 | 3.74 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.2% | 87.8% | 88.8% |
Ahead of his age group: 85th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 26–30.
vs defenders aged 26–30 · 258 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like I. Smolčić — 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.
Rising asset — up 67% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.81 xG vs West Ham, 1 goal.