Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 49% 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 | 14 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.45 | 1.43 | 2.22 |
| Interceptions /90 | 2.10 | 1.43 | 0.50 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.14 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.63 | 4.09 | 5.02 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.6% | 86.2% | 87.3% |
Elite among his peers: 92nd percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 29–33.
vs defenders aged 29–33 · 171 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like Diogo Leite — defenders with this shape at 31.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
Value sliding — down 64% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.22 xG vs Tottenham.