Never rushed, never rash — everything tidy.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 85% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.51 | 1.62 | 1.49 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.93 | 1.38 | 1.31 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 0.52 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.20 | 4.75 | 3.58 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.8% | 91.8% | 92.5% |
Ahead of his age group: 87th percentile for involvement among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Palacios — 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.
Value sliding — down 45% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.46 xG away to Sassuolo, 1 goal.