Matt Targett
Newcastle United/D/
EnglandPlayer Info
Matt Targett is an accomplished English left-back currently playing for Middlesbrough in the Championship, bringing Premier League pedigree and quality to the second tier. The 30-year-old defender began his career at Southampton before a high-profile move to Aston Villa, where he established himself as a top-flight regular known for his defensive awareness and excellent delivery from wide areas. A subsequent transfer to Newcastle United saw him help the club secure a Champions League qualification spot, highlighting his ability at the highest level. Technically sound and composed in possession, Targett is a modern full-back who contributes equally to defense and attack. His experience and quality make him one of the most capable defenders in the Championship, a leader for Boro in their pursuit of promotion.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/05/30
Middlesbrough
Newcastle UnitedLoan Ended
2025/08/26
Newcastle UnitedMiddlesbroughLoan
2022/06/30
Aston VillaNewcastle United17500000€
Transfer
2022/05/30
Newcastle UnitedAston VillaLoan Ended
2022/01/30
Aston VillaNewcastle UnitedLoan
2019/06/30
SouthamptonAston Villa15500000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Newcastle United
FA Cup2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
210
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
128
Key Passes Per Game
6
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
17
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
7
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
1