Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 100% 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 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.10 | 1.47 | 3.67 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.40 | 1.47 | 1.63 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.20 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.06 | 5.88 | 6.72 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.2% | 83.1% | 85.0% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 32–36.
vs defenders aged 32–36 · 103 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Arthur Chaves — defenders with this shape at 34.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Cooling off: recent output has dropped below his season rate.
Cooling off — Tackles 1.0 SD below season pace, may be undershoot.
Cooling off — Duels won 1.1 SD below season pace, may be undershoot.
Steady on Interceptions, Blocks — in line with season pace.
Value sliding — down 69% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.63 xG away to West Ham, 1 goal.