Up and down all day — tackles, carries, repeats.
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 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.83 | 1.06 | 1.89 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.24 | 0.45 | 1.26 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.25 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.87 | 5.45 | 6.66 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.9% | 87.8% | 88.1% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 93rd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Rațiu — 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.
Rising asset — up 114% over the last year, at a career high.
Top underlying game: 0.40 xG away to Samsunspor.