Billy Sharp

Sharp's current-season form is up 18% on last season (Season 22→26), while his Rating climbed 6→8. His peak season for form remains 2021/22 (Season 47).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	Doncaster · 14th	37	7	1	6.7	8	26
2024/25	Doncaster · 1st	43	9	1	6.73	6	22
2023/24	Hull City · 7th	11	0	0	6.37	5	0
2023/24	Los Angeles Galaxy · 8th	12	6	1	6.86	5	19
2022/23	Sheffield Utd · 2nd	38	2	1	6.6	17	11
2021/22	Sheffield Utd · 5th	39	14	7	6.92	23	47

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 15 earlier seasons in the full career.

Scout report

Experienced headCentre-forward

B. Sharp is a 40-year-old centre-forward at Doncaster, enjoying a standout season — 7 goals and 1 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 26. On long-term scout potential he's rated 9.5. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (55.2% of available minutes). He brings 0.39 goal contributions per 90 (0.34 goals, 0.05 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Sharp.

On the season, Sharp graded 26 for current form (age-blind), on 7 goals and 1 assist in 37 appearances (0.392 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 22 → 26). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 10. At 40 Sharp is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.9 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2021/22Holding levelBreakout: 2021/22Stepped up 2023/24

9.5

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

25.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

55.2%

Minutes

rotation minutes

0.39

Goal contrib / 90

productive for the role

Output in context · Doncaster finished 19th of 24 · a lower-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.19

Goals / app

7 goals in 37 appearances (0.19 per game), a meaningful share of the load for a lower-table side. Add 1 assist for 8 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

Final-third output. 0.39 goal contributions per 90 (0.34 goals, 0.05 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 55.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Age curve. At 40, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 9.5 overall — below regular-starter level. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.39 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %55.2%

Available fixtures37 of 10

Goals / 900.343

Assists / 900.049

Goal contribution / 900.392

Defensive actions / 900.539

Player flow

Goal involvements8

Shot conversion %38.9

Shot accuracy %60

Pass accuracy %69

Dribble success %42.9

Cards / 900.196

Foul involvement / 903.038

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~4), then tapers with age. At 40, Sharp sits on 0.9, past its peak and easing. The blue line is Sharp's projected Rating — 9.5 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the League One with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals7

Shots on target18

Shots30

Passing

Assists1

Chances created11

Passes327

Pass accuracy69%

Possession

Successful dribbles6

Dribble success42.9%

Duels won78

Duels won %37.1%

Fouls won41

Defending

Tackles8

Interceptions1

Blocks2

Fouls committed21

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

€5.2M total transfer fees · 9 moves

Free agentJun 2026 – nowFree

DoncasterJun 2024 – Jun 2026Free

Hull CityJan 2024 – Jun 2024Free

Los Angeles GalaxyAug 2023 – Jan 2024Free

Sheffield UtdJul 2015 – Aug 2023

Leedsuntil Jul 2015

Nottingham Forest(on loan)Aug 2012 – Jul 2015

SouthamptonJan 2012 – Aug 2012€ 2.2M

Doncaster(on loan)Sept 2009 – Jan 2012

Sheffield UtdAug 2007 – Sept 2009€ 3M

SScunthorpeuntil Aug 2007

About B. Sharp

Billy Louis Sharp is a 40-year-old centre-forward who plays for Doncaster, born on February 5, 1986 in Sheffield, standing 175 cm tall. He is from England. Doncaster currently sit 19th of 24 in the League One.

This season

In the current season, B. Sharp has made 37 appearances with 7 goals and 1 assist across 1,837 minutes, with 4 yellow cards.

B. Sharp's next match is on November 3, 2026, when Doncaster face Rochdale away in the EFL Trophy.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates B. Sharp at 9.5 with a Season form score of 25.6. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 5 career titles — among them the League Two and the League One. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 20 recorded seasons, B. Sharp has totalled 686 club appearances with 260 goals and 21 assists for 9 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2016/17, with 46 appearances for Sheffield Utd.

B. Sharp's career has also included time at Hull City, Los Angeles Galaxy, Sheffield Utd, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Southampton and SScunthorpe.

Transfer news

→ AFC Rushden & DiamondsConfirmed

Rushden & Diamonds seal Billy Sharp deal

100%

will it happen

AFC Rushden & Diamonds have completed the signing of B. Sharp — the move is confirmed, led by Reuters (syndicated at The Star / multiple newswires) and corroborated by 8 reports (100% credibility).

100% credibility·8 reports·led by Reuters (syndicated at The Star / multiple newswires)

The reports (8)

Mixed reliability · 49%BBC SportConcreteNamed source
Billy Sharp comes out of retirement to sign for AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Billy Sharp comes out of retirement to sign for AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Trusted source · 75%Reuters (syndicated at The Star / multiple newswires)ConcreteNamed source
Former Sheffield United and Doncaster striker Billy Sharp has reversed his retirement decision and signed for eighth‑tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Former Sheffield United and Doncaster striker Billy Sharp has reversed his retirement decision and signed for eighth‑tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Trusted source · 75%Channel NewsAsia (CNA) — Reuters syndicated storyConcreteNamed source
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been linked with a return for Billy Sharp — he has reversed retirement and signed to play for the club, according to reports.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been linked with a return for Billy Sharp — he has reversed retirement and signed to play for the club, according to reports.
Mixed reliability · 50%Doncaster Free PressConcreteNamed source
Doncaster legend Billy Sharp has reportedly been asked to come out of retirement by AFC Rushden & Diamonds and has agreed to sign.
Doncaster legend Billy Sharp has reportedly been asked to come out of retirement by AFC Rushden & Diamonds and has agreed to sign.
Trusted source · 75%Northamptonshire TelegraphNamed source
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss confirms there has been a 'conversation' with Billy Sharp about coming out of retirement ahead of their FA Cup tie.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss confirms there has been a 'conversation' with Billy Sharp about coming out of retirement ahead of their FA Cup tie.
Mixed reliability · 50%Yorkshire Post
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are preparing for a possible return of Billy Sharp — the veteran striker has been offered a route out of retirement to play in their FA Cup tie.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are preparing for a possible return of Billy Sharp — the veteran striker has been offered a route out of retirement to play in their FA Cup tie.
Mixed reliability · 50%The Non-League Football Paper
Reports say Billy Sharp could play in the FA Cup for AFC Rushden & Diamonds after reversing his decision to retire.
Reports say Billy Sharp could play in the FA Cup for AFC Rushden & Diamonds after reversing his decision to retire.
Mixed reliability · 63%bet365 NewsConcreteNamed source
News roundup: former Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp reverses retirement and signs for AFC Rushden & Diamonds, expected to feature in their FA Cup tie.
News roundup: former Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp reverses retirement and signs for AFC Rushden & Diamonds, expected to feature in their FA Cup tie.

Profile

Season stats

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Doncaster finished 19th of 24 · a lower-table side

Strengths

Watch points