Kiwior goes 450 minutes without conceding a single foul! | OneFootball

FC Porto strengthened itself with quality in all areas, but it was in the defense that the improvement was most significant, with the arrivals of Bednarek, Prpic, and especially Kiwior – possibly the most high-profile signing of the summer window. The 25-year-old Polish international joined from Arsenal on loan until June 30, 2026, with Porto investing two million euros. The agreement includes an option to permanently purchase the sporting rights and 100% of the economic rights for a fixed amount of €17 million, plus a maximum variable component of €5 million contingent on meeting certain objectives. This option can be exercised by FC Porto or Arsenal. The arsenalistas also retain a fixed value of €2 million in any future transfer of the player.

The financial effort has, however, translated into maximum sporting returns: Kiwior's performances quickly turned him into one of the standout figures of the Portuguese championship. His official debut in the blue and white jersey occurred in the hard-fought home victory against Nacional da Madeira, followed by matches with Rio Ave, Salzburg (Europa League), Arouca, and Benfica, while he was rested in the clash with Red Star.

There are several common traits in all the matches he played for the dragons, both in the Portuguese League and in European competitions: FC Porto always emerged victorious when he was on the field, and in five of those games, the team did not concede a single goal. This is a remarkable record for a central defender of evident qualities, even more impressive when considering that, in total, he played five complete games – 450 minutes – without committing a single foul.

The virtues of Porto's reinforcement are not limited to defensive capability. Those who have followed FC Porto notice his passing quality, the exemplary way he moves with the ball and launches teammates behind the opposing defense, as well as his positional sense and high-quality aerial play. He feels particularly comfortable as a central defender on the left side, his natural habitat, although during his time at Arsenal he was often used as a left-back and also in midfield.

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