Excellent tackling, both standing and sliding, making him extremely reliable in defensive duels.

Defending is solid overall, with strong challenges and great aggression in every situation.

Body duels are amazing, he barely lets anyone move past him in one-on-one battles.

His tackles are smart and clean, reading plays perfectly and snatching the ball with precision.

At 6'2" he has a great height for a CB, and his physical strength makes him tough to beat.

Aerial ability is very good, he can score from headers and clear danger confidently.

Has the Dives Into Tackles trait, which is very useful for a centre-back.

Surprisingly good shooting from close range, and his powerful driven free kick is a nice bonus.

Short passing and long passing are both excellent, helping him build from the back smoothly.

He’s very quick for a CB, with great speed and acceleration to track runners easily.

Overall defensive work is top class, man marking, interceptions, and aggression all stand out.