Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.16 | 1.31 | 1.99 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.58 | 1.15 | 0.28 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.28 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.86 | 4.91 | 5.68 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.8% | 73.5% | 68.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Middle of his age group: 70th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like L. Coyle — defenders with this shape at 29.
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.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Braga | Blackburn | free | €1.2M |
| Aug 2024 | Legia Warszawa | Braga | free | €850K |
| Aug 2021 | Nott'm Forest | Legia Warszawa | free | €1.8M |
| Jul 2019 | Benfica | Nott'm Forest | — | €1.5M |
| Jul 2018 | Benfica B | Benfica | — | €3.0M |
| Jun 2018 | Rio Ave | Benfica B | free | €3.0M |
| Jul 2017 | Benfica B | Rio Ave | free | €600K |
| Jul 2015 | Benfica U19 | Benfica B | — | — |
Top underlying game: 0.12 xG vs Coventry.