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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
Touches96%Shot attempts86%Goals85%
Chances created95%Aerial duels won45%Defensive contributions17%
Transfer value: €2.2M
Highest: €34.9M(Sep 30, 2022)
€35M
€26M
€17M
€8.7M
€0

Championship 2025/2026

4
Goals
4
Assists
39
Started
42
Matches
3,373
Minutes played
7.33
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

yesterday

Hull City
L1-0
89
0
0
0
0
6.3

May 12

Southampton
L2-1
120
0
0
0
0
-

May 9

Southampton
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
-

May 2

Wrexham
D2-2
90
0
1
0
0
7.9

Apr 25

Watford
W5-1
45
0
0
0
0
7.5

Apr 22

Sheffield Wednesday
W1-0
81
0
0
0
0
7.6

Apr 19

Ipswich Town
D2-2
90
0
0
1
0
7.6

Apr 11

Portsmouth
L0-1
45
0
0
0
0
7.2

Apr 3

Millwall
L1-2
78
0
0
0
0
7.8

Mar 21

Blackburn Rovers
D0-0
81
0
0
0
0
6.8
Middlesbrough

yesterday

Championship Playoff
Hull City
1-0
89‎’‎
6.3

May 12

Championship Playoff
Southampton
2-1
120‎’‎
-

May 9

Championship Playoff
Southampton
0-0
90‎’‎
-

May 2

Championship
Wrexham
2-2
90‎’‎
7.9

Apr 25

Championship
Watford
5-1
45‎’‎
7.5
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 32%
  • 44Shots
  • 4Goals
  • 2.70xG
1 - 3
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.20xG0.66xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 3,373

Shooting

Goals
4
Expected goals (xG)
2.70
xG on target (xGOT)
4.06
Non-penalty xG
2.70
Shots
44
Shots on target
14
Headed shots
5

Passing

Assists
4
Expected assists (xA)
6.56
Successful passes
1,840
Successful passes %
83.8%
Accurate long balls
107
Accurate long balls %
44.0%
Chances created
65
Big chances created
14
Successful crosses
44
Successful crosses %
28.9%

Possession

Successful dribbles
6
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
116
Duels won %
54.0%
Aerial duels won
35
Aerial duels won %
43.2%
Touches
2,985
Touches in opposition box
55
Dispossessed
7
Fouls won
22

Defending

Defensive contributions
184
Tackles
54
Interceptions
49
Blocked shots
8
Fouls committed
24
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
172
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
21
Clearances
73
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded while on pitch
40
xG against while on pitch
36.13

Discipline

Yellow cards
5
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, 4 assists, 3,373 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.33, 5 yellow cards.

Matt Targett scores highly on Rating, Goals, 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:

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 Seny Dieng, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Hayden Hackney, Riley McGree, Tommy Conway, Morgan Whittaker, Luke Ayling, David Strelec, Alex Gilbert, Finley Munroe, Alan Browne, Micah Hamilton, Aidan Morris, Kaly Sène, Samuel Silvera, Leo Castledine, Alex Bangura, George Edmundson, Darragh Lenihan, Sontje Hansen, Law McCabe, Adilson Malanda, Solomon Brynn, Joe Wildsmith, Jon McLaughlin, Cruz Ibeh, 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 Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Marc Guéhi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Noni Madueke, Ollie Watkins, Reece James, Valentino Livramento, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham, Dean Henderson, Anthony Gordon, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Jessica Carter, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Taylor Hinds, Chloe Kelly, Grace Clinton, Lucia Kendall, Agnes Beever-Jones, Beth Mead, Jessica Park, Ellie Roebuck, Niamh Charles, Erica Parkinson, Freya Godfrey, and Keira Barry. 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
Touches96%Shot attempts86%Goals85%
Chances created95%Aerial duels won45%Defensive contributions17%

Career

Senior career

Newcastle United (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
46
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

England
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, 4 assists, 3,373 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.33, 5 yellow cards.

Matt Targett scores highly on Rating, Goals, 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:

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 Seny Dieng, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Hayden Hackney, Riley McGree, Tommy Conway, Morgan Whittaker, Luke Ayling, David Strelec, Alex Gilbert, Finley Munroe, Alan Browne, Micah Hamilton, Aidan Morris, Kaly Sène, Samuel Silvera, Leo Castledine, Alex Bangura, George Edmundson, Darragh Lenihan, Sontje Hansen, Law McCabe, Adilson Malanda, Solomon Brynn, Joe Wildsmith, Jon McLaughlin, Cruz Ibeh, 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 Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Marc Guéhi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Noni Madueke, Ollie Watkins, Reece James, Valentino Livramento, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham, Dean Henderson, Anthony Gordon, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Jessica Carter, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Taylor Hinds, Chloe Kelly, Grace Clinton, Lucia Kendall, Agnes Beever-Jones, Beth Mead, Jessica Park, Ellie Roebuck, Niamh Charles, Erica Parkinson, Freya Godfrey, and Keira Barry. 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.