Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 50% 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 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.08 | 1.04 | 1.92 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.00 | 1.82 | 1.77 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.92 | 1.99 | 1.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.75 | 5.19 | 6.08 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.1% | 78.5% | 78.8% |
Elite among his peers: 94th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like C. Verdonk — 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.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.32 xG vs Liverpool.