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Height
3
Shirt
30 years
Sep 18, 1995
Left
Preferred foot
England
Country
€2.2M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Left-back
Others
Center-back, Left Wing Back, Left Midfielder
CB
LB
LWB
LM

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches94%Shot attempts87%Goals92%
Chances created77%Aerial duels won53%Defensive contributions26%
Transfer value: €2.2M
Highest: €34.9M(Sep 30, 2022)
€35M
€26M
€17M
€8.7M
€0

Championship 2025/2026

4
Goals
3
Assists
31
Started
33
Matches
2,684
Minutes played
7.30
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 8

Queens Park Rangers
W0-4
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Mar 2

Birmingham City
W1-3
90
2
0
0
0
9.0

Feb 24

Leicester City
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Feb 21

Oxford United
D0-0
90
0
0
1
0
7.3

Feb 16

Coventry City
L3-1
89
0
0
0
0
6.0

Feb 9

Sheffield United
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Jan 31

Norwich City
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Jan 24

Preston North End
W4-0
60
0
1
0
0
7.8

Jan 21

Stoke City
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Jan 16

West Bromwich Albion
W2-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.5
Middlesbrough

Mar 8

Championship
Queens Park Rangers
0-4
90‎’‎
7.6

Mar 2

Championship
Birmingham City
1-3
90‎’‎
9.0

Feb 24

Championship
Leicester City
1-1
90‎’‎
7.2

Feb 21

Championship
Oxford United
0-0
90‎’‎
7.3

Feb 16

Championship
Coventry City
3-1
89‎’‎
6.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 35%
  • 37Shots
  • 4Goals
  • 2.19xG
1 - 3
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.20xG0.66xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,684

Shooting

Goals
4
Expected goals (xG)
2.19
xG on target (xGOT)
3.94
Non-penalty xG
2.19
Shots
37
Shots on target
13
Headed shots
5

Passing

Assists
3
Expected assists (xA)
3.73
Successful passes
1,408
Successful passes %
82.9%
Accurate long balls
85
Accurate long balls %
43.1%
Chances created
37
Big chances created
7
Successful crosses
23
Successful crosses %
22.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
6
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
99
Duels won %
55.0%
Aerial duels won
31
Aerial duels won %
45.6%
Touches
2,319
Touches in opposition box
43
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
18

Defending

Penalties conceded
1
Tackles
45
Interceptions
39
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
22
Recoveries
132
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
16
Clearances
63
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded while on pitch
32
xG against while on pitch
29.04

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

Matt Targett is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a left back for Middlesbrough, born on September 18, 1995, who is left-footed. Follow Matt Targett on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Matt Targett has recorded 4 goals, 3 assists, 2,684 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.3, 4 yellow cards.

Matt Targett scores highly on Goals, Rating, and Started compared to left backs in the Championship.

Matt Targett's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matt Targett's next match is on March 11, 2026 when Middlesbrough face Charlton Athletic in the Championship.

Explore Matt Targett's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matt Targett's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matt Targett currently plays for Middlesbrough alongside Abdoulaye Kanté, Daniel Barlaser, Delano Burgzorg, Marcus Forss, Neto Borges, Sonny Finch, Seny Dieng, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Hayden Hackney, Riley McGree, Tommy Conway, Morgan Whittaker, Luke Ayling, David Strelec, Alan Browne, Aidan Morris, Kaly Sène, Samuel Silvera, Leo Castledine, Adilson Malanda, Solomon Brynn, Joe Wildsmith, Jon McLaughlin, and Jeremy Sarmiento. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matt Targett's career has also included time at Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Southampton, and Fulham.

On the international stage, Matt Targett has represented England U21, England U23, and England U19.

Matt Targett is from England, and the national teams include Marc Guéhi, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, Reece James, Declan Rice, John Stones, Trevoh Chalobah, Bukayo Saka, Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Djed Spence, Morgan Rogers, Adam Wharton, Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly, Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen, Elliot Anderson, James Trafford, Alex Scott, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Taylor Hinds, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Jessica Park, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Lucia Kendall, Alex Greenwood, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Chloe Kelly, Grace Clinton, Agnes Beever-Jones, Laura Blindkilde, Ellie Roebuck, and Freya Godfrey. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matt Targett has won 2 titles: EFL Cup (2024/2025) with Newcastle United and Tournoi Maurice Revello (2016) with England U23.

Matt Targett has competed in Championship, FA Cup, Premier League, EFL Cup, Champions League, and Europa League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matt Targett, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matt Targett to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches94%Shot attempts87%Goals92%
Chances created77%Aerial duels won53%Defensive contributions26%

Career

Senior career

Newcastle United (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
34
4
31
0
16
0
89
3
21
1
21
1
42
0

Youth career

2
0
Aston Villa FC Under 20Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
8
1

National team

6
0
4
0
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Newcastle United

England
1
EFL Cup(24/25)

England U23

International
1
Tournoi Maurice Revello(2016)

News

About

Matt Targett is a 30-year-old football player who plays as a left back for Middlesbrough, born on September 18, 1995, who is left-footed. Follow Matt Targett on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Championship season, Matt Targett has recorded 4 goals, 3 assists, 2,684 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.3, 4 yellow cards.

Matt Targett scores highly on Goals, Rating, and Started compared to left backs in the Championship.

Matt Targett's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matt Targett's next match is on March 11, 2026 when Middlesbrough face Charlton Athletic in the Championship.

Explore Matt Targett's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matt Targett's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matt Targett currently plays for Middlesbrough alongside Abdoulaye Kanté, Daniel Barlaser, Delano Burgzorg, Marcus Forss, Neto Borges, Sonny Finch, Seny Dieng, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Hayden Hackney, Riley McGree, Tommy Conway, Morgan Whittaker, Luke Ayling, David Strelec, Alan Browne, Aidan Morris, Kaly Sène, Samuel Silvera, Leo Castledine, Adilson Malanda, Solomon Brynn, Joe Wildsmith, Jon McLaughlin, and Jeremy Sarmiento. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matt Targett's career has also included time at Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Southampton, and Fulham.

On the international stage, Matt Targett has represented England U21, England U23, and England U19.

Matt Targett is from England, and the national teams include Marc Guéhi, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, Reece James, Declan Rice, John Stones, Trevoh Chalobah, Bukayo Saka, Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Djed Spence, Morgan Rogers, Adam Wharton, Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly, Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen, Elliot Anderson, James Trafford, Alex Scott, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Taylor Hinds, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Jessica Park, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Lucia Kendall, Alex Greenwood, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Chloe Kelly, Grace Clinton, Agnes Beever-Jones, Laura Blindkilde, Ellie Roebuck, and Freya Godfrey. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matt Targett has won 2 titles: EFL Cup (2024/2025) with Newcastle United and Tournoi Maurice Revello (2016) with England U23.

Matt Targett has competed in Championship, FA Cup, Premier League, EFL Cup, Champions League, and Europa League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matt Targett, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matt Targett to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.