Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 58% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.31 | 0.89 | 1.24 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.96 | 0.71 | 1.46 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.20 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.23 | 4.80 | 5.39 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | 88.1% | 89.1% |
Rising: ball winning up sharply vs last season.
Ahead of his age group: 76th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 30–34.
vs defenders aged 30–34 · 146 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Athletic Club | La Liga | 2,060 | 25 | 1.18 | 1.09 | 0.31 |
| 2023-24 | Manchester City | Premier League | 11 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | Manchester City | Premier League | 993 | 27 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
| 2021-22 | Manchester City | Premier League | 2,834 | 33 | 1.05 | 0.64 | 0.29 |
| 2020-21 | Manchester City | Premier League | 1,342 | 16 | 0.87 | 0.74 | 0.27 |
Profiles like C. Widell — defenders with this shape at 32.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 55% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.81 xG away to Girona.