Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 77% 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.75 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 1.25 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.75 | 0.60 | 0.25 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.50 | 7.20 | 5.00 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.3% | 89.3% | 87.9% |
Middle of his age group: 74th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 25–29.
vs defenders aged 25–29 · 275 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Bijol — defenders with this shape at 27.
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: 0.43 xG away to Liverpool.