Estimated market value (beta)
Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Not especially quick but adequate across short distances. (conf 0.45)
Decent recovery pace, though not a fast defender. (conf 0.4)
Versatile enough to play full-back and centre-back positions. (conf 0.4)
Played 198 games for Middlesbrough and is known for his running. (conf 0.5)
Control
Comfortable receiving the ball, from his midfield past. (conf 0.45)
Occasionally carries out of defence but not a dribbler. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable strength to protect the ball in defensive areas. (conf 0.4)
Hit 14 goals for Middlesbrough, some from long range. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy distribution when playing as a left-sided defender. (conf 0.5)
Can pick out longer passes to the wide players. (conf 0.45)
Occasional full-back deliveries; not a key part of his role. (conf 0.35)
Reads simple passing options, with a midfield background. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Fourteen goals in 198 Middlesbrough games shows some threat. (conf 0.4)
Takes the occasional long-range effort. (conf 0.35)
Limited attacking movement outside the box. (conf 0.35)
No known dead-ball specialism. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Reasonable in the air as a centre-back at Championship level. (conf 0.5)
Good tackling and combative style in the Championship. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Steps out and presses actively when needed. (conf 0.45)
Regularly wins the ball back in defensive areas. (conf 0.5)
Experienced in covering across the back line or at full-back. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm over 84 caps and several Premier League seasons. (conf 0.5)
Experienced defender who is usually sound with his choices. (conf 0.45)
Hard-running player with high tempo throughout the game. (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Ruptured a cruciate ligament in November 2016 and was out 11 months. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
At 31, he is close to his ceiling and unlikely to improve. (conf 0.4)
Northern Ireland regular with Premier League and Euro 2016 experience. (conf 0.5)
Quick navigation
No roster-based suggestions yet.
Compare Paddy McNair with…
Scouting Report & Player Insights
Paddy McNair is a Northern Ireland defender who plays as a centre-back or at left-back and has also played at right-back, bringing experience and versatility. He came through Manchester United's academy and made his Premier League debut in 2014, then played for Sunderland and for six years at Middlesbrough, where he was Player of the Year in 2020-21. After a spell at San Diego FC in MLS he joined Hull in January 2026 on an 18-month contract. He has 84 senior caps and played at Euro 2016.
Made his Manchester United debut in September 2014 against West Ham United in the Premier League.
Named Middlesbrough Player of the Year for 2020-21.
Part of Northern Ireland's squad at UEFA Euro 2016, and has won 84 senior caps.