Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Small sample — 10 apps, 792 min. Treat the percentiles with caution.
Set-piece reliant: 88% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | — | 1.33 | 1.32 |
| Interceptions /90 | — | 0.67 | 0.79 |
| Blocks /90 | — | 1.33 | 0.79 |
| Duels won /90 | — | 4.33 | 4.21 |
| Pass accuracy | — | 75.5% | 87.3% |
Rising: ball winning and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Middle of his age group: 71st percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 24–28.
vs defenders aged 24–28 · 276 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Alaves | La Liga | 792 | 10 | 1.48 | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | Alaves | La Liga | 676 | 20 | 0.80 | 0.67 | 0.40 |
Profiles like Kaique Rocha — defenders with this shape at 26.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Valuation holding steady.
Top underlying game: 0.22 xG away to Sevilla.