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Matt Targett

Matt Targett

Left Back
England
30 yrs
183 cm
70 kg
left foot
Newcastle United

Current Team

Newcastle United

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Matt Targett

Matt Targett

Defender·Newcastle United
59Tkl · 53Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

7.1/10
Appearances46
Minutes3,760

Tackles / G

1.3

Int / G

1.2

Duel Win %

53%

Aerials Won

39

Clean Sheets

12

Pass Acc.

84.0%

2025/2026How we count

Tackles

59

Interceptions

53

Appearances

46

Rating

7.10

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Goals

4

Assists

4

Shots

46

Shots on Target

15

Shot Accuracy

33%

Big Chances Created

15

Big Chances Missed

1

Hit Woodwork

1

Transfer History

Career moves for Matt Targett

Total fees: €33.0M
Aug 27, 2025
Loan
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Jul 1, 2022
Transfer
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
€17.5M
May 31, 2022
End of loan
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Jan 31, 2022
Loan
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Jul 1, 2019
Transfer
Southampton
Southampton
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
€15.5M
May 31, 2018
End of loan
Fulham
Fulham
Southampton
Southampton
Jan 22, 2018
Loan
Southampton
Southampton
Fulham
Fulham
Jul 1, 2014
Transfer
Southampton U21
Southampton U21
Southampton
Southampton
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Trophies & Honours

1
Newcastle United

Carabao Cup🥇

Winner · 2024/2025 · Newcastle United

About Matt Targett

Matt Targett is a 30-year-old English left back at Newcastle United. Standing at 183cm and left-footed, he plays in the Championship.

Across 46 appearances and 3,760 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Matt Targett has contributed 59 tackles and 53 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 4 goals and 4 assists. Career honours include the Carabao Cup in 2024/2025.

Mercato XI currently values Matt Targett at €7.2M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Championship, a defined role at Newcastle United, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.