Matt Targett - Bio, Career, Stats, Playing Style, Achievements & Traits

Matt Targett

Middlesbrough |

Contract Until: Jun 30, 2026

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Profile

Nationality

England

Jersey Number

Position

Defender

Preferred Foot

left

Debut

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Place of Birth

Eastleigh

Date of Birth

Sep 18, 1995

Age

Weight

70 Kg

Height

183 cm

Career Summary

Matt Targett is a 30-year-old professional footballer from England, born on September 18, 1995. He is 183 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. Matt Targett plays as a Defender for Middlesbrough and the England national team. He has made a total of 36 appearances this season. Across those outings, he has accumulated 2945 minutes on the pitch, with an average rating of 7.07.

Form Index

6.83Average Rating

Season	League	Average Rating
2021/2022	Premier League	7.26
2022/2023	Premier League	6.78
2023/2024	Premier League	6.38
2024/2025	Premier League	6.66
2025/2026	Championship	7.07

Player Traits

Matt Targett Skill Traits

Trait	Value
Defending	52
Game Reading	48
Ball Progression	77
Composure	65
Attacking	100
Workrate	93

Current Season Stats

Appearance

Minutes Played

2945

Assists

Rating

7.07

Goals

Started

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Career

Clubs

From

Middlesbrough

Aug 2025

Now

Newcastle United

Jan 2022

Aug 2025

Aston Villa

Jul 2019

Jan 2022

Southampton

May 2018

Jul 2019

Fulham

Jan 2018

May 2018

Southampton

Jul 2014

Jan 2018

Matches

Goals

Career

Clubs

Middlesbrough

Aug'25 - now

Newcastle United

Jan'22 - Aug'25

Aston Villa

Jul'19 - Jan'22

Southampton

May'18 - Jul'19

Fulham

Jan'18 - May'18

Southampton

Jul'14 - Jan'18

Matches

Goals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matt Targett's age?

Matt Targett is 30 years old.

What is Matt Targett's height?

Matt Targett is 183 cm tall.

Which country is Matt Targett from?

Matt Targett is from England.

Which national team does Matt Targett play for?

Matt Targett plays for the England national team.

Which club does Matt Targett currently play for?

Matt Targett currently plays for Middlesbrough.

What position does Matt Targett play?

Matt Targett plays as a Defender.

How many goals has Matt Targett scored in his career?

Matt Targett has scored 9 career goals.

What trophies has Matt Targett won?

Matt Targett has won 1 trophies including titles in Carabao Cup.

When was Matt Targett born?

Matt Targett was born on September 18, 1995.

Where was Matt Targett born?

Matt Targett was born in Eastleigh of England.

Career Summary

Matches

Trophies

Newcastle United

Carabao Cup

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matt Targett's age?

Matt Targett is 30 years old.

What is Matt Targett's height?

Matt Targett is 183 cm tall.

Which country is Matt Targett from?

Matt Targett is from England.

Which national team does Matt Targett play for?

Matt Targett plays for the England national team.

Which club does Matt Targett currently play for?

Matt Targett currently plays for Middlesbrough.

What position does Matt Targett play?

Matt Targett plays as a Defender.

How many goals has Matt Targett scored in his career?

Matt Targett has scored 9 career goals.

What trophies has Matt Targett won?

Matt Targett has won 1 trophies including titles in Carabao Cup.

When was Matt Targett born?

Matt Targett was born on September 18, 1995.

Where was Matt Targett born?

Matt Targett was born in Eastleigh of England.