Jeremiaha Maluze put in a defensive shift for the ages on Saturday, winning 16 of 17 duels as 1. FC Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt traded blows in a 3-3 draw at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
The centre-back was virtually unbeatable in the air, claiming 13 aerial contests, and gave Frankfurt's attackers little room to operate on the ground. His match rating of 7.8 reflected a performance that kept Union competitive despite conceding three times.
Rare slip in a flawless afternoon
Maluze's only lost duel came somewhere in the chaos of a game that saw both sides find the net with regularity. His dominance gave Union a platform to push forward, though they were unable to turn territorial control into three points.
The result leaves both clubs level on the day, but Maluze's individual numbers stand out: 94% success in duels is elite by any measure, particularly in a contest as open as this one proved to be.