Steps out and wins it. Again. And again.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Set-piece reliant: 67% of his non-penalty output comes from set pieces.
Steady across opponent tiers — no big drop against the top third.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 10 | 7 | 12 |
| Tackles /90 | 1.43 | 2.00 | 2.10 |
| Interceptions /90 | 1.87 | 1.54 | 1.72 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.44 | 0.62 | 0.86 |
| Duels won /90 | 4.30 | 5.09 | 5.91 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.5% | 82.1% | 85.7% |
Elite among his peers: 98th percentile for ball winning among defenders aged 30–34.
vs defenders aged 30–34 · 146 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Dunne — defenders with this shape at 32.
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 33% over the last year.
Top underlying game: 0.45 xG away to FC Augsburg, 1 goal.