Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 47% 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 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Tackles /90 | 4.00 | 3.20 | 2.91 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.29 | 1.83 | 1.40 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.29 | 0.61 | 0.10 |
| Duels won /90 | 8.57 | 6.25 | 5.92 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.5% | 84.9% | 82.1% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 28–32.
vs defenders aged 28–32 · 196 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like M. Clarke — defenders with this shape at 30.
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: 0.27 xG away to Manchester City.