Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 97% 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 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.72 | 1.15 | 0.58 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.92 | 1.29 | 0.72 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.72 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.43 | 4.74 | 3.02 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.4% | 86.0% | 84.6% |
Cooling: ball winning and involvement down vs last season at 33.
Middle of his age group: 70th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 31–35.
vs defenders aged 31–35 · 127 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | 1,934 | 23 | 1.16 | 0.93 | 0.19 |
| 2024-25 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | 900 | 10 | 1.30 | 1.20 | 0.30 |
| 2022-23 | FC Zurich | UEFA Europa League | 331 | 6 | 0.27 | 0.82 | 0.00 |
Profiles like J. Opoku — defenders with this shape at 33.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 38% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.29 xG vs 1. FC Köln, 1 goal.