Andrew Hughes
#16

Andrew Hughes

Centre Back
Wales
34 yrs
188 cm
75 kg
left foot

Mercato XI valuation · €1.5M · July 2026

Preston North End

Current Team

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Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes

Defender·Preston North End
66Tkl · 45Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.8/10
Appearances41
Minutes3,429

Tackles / G

1.6

Int / G

1.1

Duel Win %

64%

Aerials Won

171

Clean Sheets

9

Pass Acc.

71.6%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Tackles

66

Interceptions

45

Appearances

41

Rating

6.80

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Goals

1

Shots

27

Shots on Target

5

Shot Accuracy

19%

Big Chances Created

2

Big Chances Missed

5

Hit Woodwork

1

Transfer History

Career moves for Andrew Hughes

Jul 1, 2018
Transfer
Peterborough United
Peterborough United
Preston North End
Preston North End
Jul 1, 2016
Free Transfer
Newport County
Newport County
Peterborough United
Peterborough United

About Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes is a 34-year-old Welsh centre back at Preston North End, where he wears the number 16 shirt. Standing at 188cm and left-footed, he plays in the Championship.

Across 41 appearances and 3,429 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Andrew Hughes has contributed 66 tackles and 45 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 1 goal and 0 assists.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Andrew Hughes at €1.5M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Championship, a defined role at Preston North End, 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 Andrew Hughes play?+

Andrew Hughes plays as a centre back for Preston North End, and is 34 years old.

What are Andrew Hughes's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Andrew Hughes has made 41 appearances in the Championship, contributing 66 tackles, 45 interceptions, 1 goal and 0 assists.

How is Andrew Hughes's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Andrew Hughes'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.