Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.00 | 0.72 | 2.00 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.00 | 0.96 | 1.75 |
| Blocks /90 | 1.50 | 0.72 | 1.75 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.25 | 2.88 | 4.50 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.7% | 92.8% | 91.9% |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Ahead of his age group: 75th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 23–27.
vs defenders aged 23–27 · 271 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Jon Pacheco — defenders with this shape at 25.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Cooling off: recent output has dropped below his season rate.
Cooling off — Blocks 1.1 SD below season pace, may be undershoot.
Steady on Tackles, Interceptions, Duels won — in line with season pace.
Valuation holding steady.
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Rio Ave | Birmingham | — | €1.5M |
| Jul 2025 | Nott'm Forest | Rio Ave | free | €1.2M |
| Jun 2025 | Rio Ave | Nott'm Forest | free | €1.2M |
| Jul 2024 | Nott'm Forest | Rio Ave | free | €1.2M |
| Jun 2024 | Standard Liège | Nott'm Forest | free | €1.2M |
| Jan 2024 | Nott'm Forest | Standard Liège | free | €1.2M |
| Jan 2024 | Cardiff | Nott'm Forest | free | €1.2M |
| Sep 2023 | Nott'm Forest | Cardiff | free | €3.0M |
Top underlying game: 0.54 xG vs Santa Clara.