M. Targett — season analysis
Matthew Robert Targett (England) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Middlesbrough (Championship) defensive core in 2025/26.
Over 45 appearances he has been directly involved in 8 goals: 4 scored, 4 set up. That comes across 3,672 minutes on the pitch, or 0.1 goals per 90 minutes and 0.2 goal involvements per 90. He has started 42 of those matches.
He has attempted 29 shots (52% finding the frame) and converts 14% of them. He creates chances too, with 74 key passes and 83% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 55 tackles and 51 interceptions, winning 53% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 8.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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