Never rushed, never rash — everything tidy.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 77% 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 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 0.15 | 0.60 | 0.78 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.93 | 1.55 | 0.44 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.77 | 1.07 | 0.33 |
| Duels won /90 | 2.78 | 4.17 | 3.22 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | 93.0% | 93.4% |
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for involvement among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Stephens — 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.
Top underlying game: 0.18 xG away to Real Madrid.