Matt Clarke
#5

Matt Clarke

Centre Back
England
29 yrs
185 cm
83 kg
left foot

Mercato XI valuation · €13.4M · July 2026

Derby County

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Derby County

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Matt Clarke

Matt Clarke

Defender·Derby County
80Tkl · 71Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

7.1/10
Appearances46
Minutes4,066

Tackles / G

1.7

Int / G

1.5

Duel Win %

58%

Aerials Won

171

Clean Sheets

12

Pass Acc.

77.5%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Tackles

80

Interceptions

71

Appearances

46

Rating

7.06

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Goals

3

Assists

4

Shots

29

Shots on Target

4

Shot Accuracy

14%

Big Chances Created

4

Big Chances Missed

2

Hit Woodwork

1

Transfer History

Career moves for Matt Clarke

Total fees: €6.5M
Jan 28, 2025
Transfer
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Derby County
Derby County
Aug 25, 2022
Transfer
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
€2.6M
May 31, 2022
End of loan
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Jul 13, 2021
Loan
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion
May 31, 2021
End of loan
Derby County
Derby County
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Aug 26, 2020
Loan
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Derby County
Derby County
Jul 31, 2020
End of loan
Derby County
Derby County
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Aug 2, 2019
Loan
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Derby County
Derby County
Jul 1, 2019
Transfer
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
€3.9M
Jul 1, 2016
Free Transfer
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Jun 30, 2016
End of loan
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Aug 3, 2015
Loan
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Jul 1, 2014
Transfer
Ipswich Town U18
Ipswich Town U18
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town

About Matt Clarke

Matt Clarke is a 29-year-old English centre back at Derby County, where he wears the number 5 shirt. Standing at 185cm and left-footed, he plays in the Championship.

Across 46 appearances and 4,066 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Matt Clarke has contributed 80 tackles and 71 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 3 goals and 4 assists.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Matt Clarke at €13.4M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Championship, a defined role at Derby County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Matt Clarke play?+

Matt Clarke plays as a centre back for Derby County, and is 29 years old.

What are Matt Clarke's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Matt Clarke has made 46 appearances in the Championship, contributing 80 tackles, 71 interceptions, 3 goals and 4 assists.

How is Matt Clarke's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Matt Clarke's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Championship. The valuation is recalculated every month.