Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 96% 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 | 11 | 12 | 6 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.32 | 1.39 | 1.83 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.03 | 1.57 | 0.83 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.32 | 0.46 | 0.50 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.67 | 3.88 | 6.33 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.9% | 92.8% | 92.4% |
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like A. Jones — defenders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.21 xG vs Lorient.