Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Overperforming xG by +2 — output is a touch ahead of the underlying numbers.
Set-piece reliant: 75% 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 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Tackles /90 | 3.29 | 2.25 | 3.11 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.29 | 1.00 | 1.78 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.44 |
| Duels won /90 | 6.57 | 6.50 | 7.33 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.8% | 81.7% | 77.2% |
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 27–31.
vs defenders aged 27–31 · 230 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like E. Cashin — 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.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.36 xG away to Lazio.