Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tackles /90 | — | — | 1.80 |
| Interceptions /90 | — | — | 0.90 |
| Blocks /90 | — | — | 0.45 |
| Duels won /90 | — | — | 4.95 |
| Pass accuracy | — | — | 91.3% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Rising: ball winning and involvement up sharply vs last season.
Elite among his peers: 91st percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 23–27.
vs defenders aged 23–27 · 271 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SC Braga | Primeira Liga | 452 | 6 | 1.59 | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| 2023-24 | NK Osijek | UEFA Europa Conference League | 167 | 2 | 1.08 | 0.54 | 0.00 |
Profiles like C. Mepham — defenders with this shape at 25.
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: 0.16 xG away to SC Freiburg.