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 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.56 | 2.10 | 2.16 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.30 | 1.10 | 2.31 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.17 | 0.30 | 0.43 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.16 | 4.40 | 4.18 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.9% | 89.0% | 91.8% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 96th percentile for involvement among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Olivera — defenders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Heating up: recent output is running above his season rate.
Heating up — Tackles 1.1 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Heating up — Duels won 1.5 SD above season pace, likely to revert.
Steady on Interceptions, Blocks — in line with season pace.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.35 xG vs AVS.