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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent burst for a full-back but not a quick one at 31. (conf 0.55)
Good recovery pace over distance in transition defending. (conf 0.55)
Reasonable balance and turning for a left-back; not agile. (conf 0.5)
Covered full-back ground across many Premier League seasons. (conf 0.55)
Control
Controls cleanly when receiving wide; not a dribbling outlet. (conf 0.5)
Safe on the ball rather than an attacking carrier. (conf 0.5)
Adequate at shielding in wide areas; no standout strength. (conf 0.45)
Sound left-footed delivery and passing, nothing spectacular. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable short passing from left-back in a possession build-up. (conf 0.55)
Competent switches and diagonals with his left foot. (conf 0.5)
Decent left-footed crosses from a withdrawn full-back role. (conf 0.5)
Limited creativity; mostly plays the safe pass. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Rarely scores; a defender first and last. (conf 0.45)
Seldom shoots; sensible about when to try. (conf 0.4)
Overlaps occasionally but mostly stays in his defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Not known as a dead-ball taker. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Average in the air; is not a dominant header at full-back. (conf 0.45)
Sound one-v-one defender with experience in the Premier League. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Competent pressing as part of a block, not a high-press specialist. (conf 0.45)
Reads play and breaks up attacks consistently on his flank. (conf 0.5)
Disciplined shape and positioning; made his name on reliability. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Calm under pressure from years at Villa and Newcastle. (conf 0.5)
Rarely makes rash decisions; plays the percentage game. (conf 0.5)
Consistent effort and recovery runs over a long top-flight career. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Started every league match for Villa in 2020-21; generally available. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Aged 31 so little headroom remains above his current level. (conf 0.4)
Experienced Premier League defender and England youth international. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Matt Targett is an English left-back who can also cover at centre-back, a dependable and disciplined defender more than an attacking full-back. He came through Southampton's academy and has since played for Fulham on loan, Aston Villa and Newcastle United, with a loan at Middlesbrough in 2025-26. He joins Hull City as a free agent in July 2026 with long Premier League experience and a record for being available week after week. He has represented England at youth level up to the under-21s.
Part of the Newcastle United squad that won the EFL Cup in 2024-25.
Started all 38 Premier League matches for Aston Villa in 2020-21 and was the club's Players' Player of the Season.