Udinese- Games
- 6
- 5 starts
- Minutes
- 450
- 75 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 1.0 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.4 xA
Player profile
450 min · vs 275 centre-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Dominant, front-foot centre-back
Palma wins almost everything: duels won in the top 4% of centre-backs and strong in the air. He carries the ball, in the top 1% for dribbles won, and threatens at set pieces, with a Serie A goal and npxG in the top 3%. He creates nothing for others and intercepts less than most. From 450 minutes.
Key strengths
Duels. 71.7% won, top 4%; 3.20 aerials won per 90, top 15%.
Carrying. 1.00 dribbles won per 90, top 1%.
Goal threat. 0.19 npxG per 90, top 3%; a Serie A goal.
Shooting. 1.20 shots per 90, top 9%.
Areas for development
Chance creation. 0.00 chances created per 90, the lowest in the group.
Interceptions. 1.00 per 90, 31st percentile.
Passing accuracy. 87.3%, 36th percentile.
Similar players
- Cristian Romero Atlético MadridDuels won 96 v 94 and npxG 97 v 93.
- Marc Bartra Real BetisDuels won 96 v 97 and goals 93 v 99.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Duels. 71.7% won, top 4%; 3.20 aerials won per 90, top 15%.
Carrying. 1.00 dribbles won per 90, top 1%.
Goal threat. 0.19 npxG per 90, top 3%; a Serie A goal.
Shooting. 1.20 shots per 90, top 9%.
Areas for development
Chance creation. 0.00 chances created per 90, the lowest in the group.
Interceptions. 1.00 per 90, 31st percentile.
Passing accuracy. 87.3%, 36th percentile.
Similar players
- Cristian Romero Atlético MadridDuels won 96 v 94 and npxG 97 v 93.
- Marc Bartra Real BetisDuels won 96 v 97 and goals 93 v 99.
Against 279 centre-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of centre-backs with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 8 of 14 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, left (20%), average spot left half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 35%, Middle third 57%, Final third 8%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 5 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.36 | 6 | 0 | 6.98 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 7.45 |
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