Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: involvement and take-ons up sharply vs last season.
Behind the curve for the cohort: 38th percentile for take-ons 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 | Juventude | Serie A | 1,345 | 23 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.07 |
| 2024-25 | Criciuma | Serie A | 996 | 14 | 0.90 | 1.27 | 0.18 |
| 2021-22 | Göztepe | Süper Lig | 1,048 | 16 | 1.37 | 1.72 | 0.17 |
Profiles like Lucas Halter — 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.
Top underlying game: 0.18 xG vs Flamengo.